Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing Techniques of Manual Examination

By far the most popular and widely used text for over 50 years, <b>Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing </b>is the original handbook of manual evaluation of muscular strength. In addition to offering tried and true methods for assessing and grading skeletal muscle function, this up-to-date classic provides a comprehensive section on muscle anatomy and innervation that rounds out the testing chapters by linking muscle topography and function. Beautifully illustrated with more than 575 high-quality drawings, the 7th Edition includes over 100 new drawings created specifically for this edition.<li>Over 575 figures, many in colour, illustrate the steps in each test as well as muscle anatomy and innervation</li><li>Sequential procedures for testing muscles innervated by cranial nerves are covered in complete detail-a topic not fully described in any other source</li><li>A synopsis of anatomy and muscle innervation allows readers to review muscle topography and function</li><li>Identification of each muscle by a consistent reference number speeds cross-referencing and helps readers quickly identify any muscle in the body</li><li><i>Helpful Hints</i> offer detailed suggestions for ensuring greater accuracy in testing.</li><li><i> Substitutions</i> boxes highlight muscle substitutions that may occur as a specific test progresses</li><li>Special sidebars provide additional background information on muscle testing related to the topics at hand</li><li>Clear, concise writing makes accurate muscle testing more understandable and puts the reader right into the test situation</li><li>Extensive reviews by some of the country's top physical therapists, anatomists, kinesiologists, and physicians ensure the accuracy and timeliness of chapter material.</li><li>An updated new design organizes information into an easy-to-use format that makes it more accessible than ever</li><li>New cross-section drawings of limbs and shoulder-chest areas enhance palpation of muscles and provide another perspective on muscle size and location</li><li>An entirely new chapter on infants, toddlers, and preschool children (chapter 6), with over 40 new illustrations, offers a fresh approach to this challenging area</li><li>A revised anatomy section features over 50 new anatomic drawings and cross-sections.</li>