Overview
This completely updated third edition of the award-winning Palpation Techniques is a beautifully illustrated guide with clear step-by-step descriptions that teach readers how to identify and distinguish between a multitude of underlying body structures, based mainly on palpation alone. A unique graphic technique using detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons directly on the skin, which come alive in almost 900 full-color photographs along with complementary color illustrations, provides a solid understanding of the functional significance of each anatomic region. The previous edition introduced palpation techniques for the shoulder and included new photos and illustrations for the hand, hip, and foot. This third edition is upgraded with a chapter on the abdominal area and additional subchapters on further starting positions and palpation techniques of the shoulder, elbow, and hip/groin. Many new illustrations accompany these new sections. Readers will learn how to use: Palpation during physical examination to localize painful, injured structures (provocative palpation) Joints as critical landmarks in carrying out tests and guiding manual therapy techniques Palpation of peripheral nerves to localize and assess sources of dysfunction and pain Deep soft-tissue palpation to relieve musculoskeletal pain This outstanding book will enable physical therapy and osteopathy practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of practical anatomy further and thus optimize patient care. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.
Full Product Details
Author: Bernhard Reichert ,
Wolfgang Stelzenmuller ,
Karen Leube
Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group
Imprint: Thieme Publishing Group
Edition: 3rd edition
Weight: 1.339kg
ISBN: 9783132429871
ISBN 10: 3132429872
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 09 June 2021
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Language: English
Reviews
Praise for the first edition: Students who desire to become competent in palpation, as well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong review of palpation, will find this text an excellent learning resource. -Christopher Hughes, PhD, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, USA
Praise for the first edition: Students who desire to become competent in palpation, as well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong review of palpation, will find this text an excellent learning resource.--Christopher Hughes, PhD, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, USA
