This unique and powerful tool is the brainchild of professor Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert MDT, CSCS*D based on his experience teaching orthopedic physical assessment. Wanting to offer students a premium quick reference, the amount of information in this 6 page guide to musculoskeletal examination, assessment, special tests & diagnosis is over and above any reference you will find that is this easy to reference at a moment's notice. Developing and formatting the content to fit in just 6 pages was so challenging that the value at this price is unbeatable. The breakdown of coverage listed speaks for itself as a tool that will support learning while offering a reference and refresher well into your career.
6 page reference guide includes:

Arthrokinematics & Joint Mobility

Hip

Knee

Ankle

Foot

Shoulder

Elbow

Wrist

Hand

Decision Rules for Ordering Radiographs

Patient Self-Report Instruments for the Musculoskeletal System

Key Motor Neuron: Signs & Symptoms

Upper

Lower

Differential Diagnosis of Muscle Strains, Tendinopathy & Ligament Sprains

Differential Diagnosis of Low Back & Referred Pain

Common Pain Patterns

Anatomical Source - Pain Referral Pattern

Diagnostic Testing Clusters

Tests Used to Determine Muscle Tightness

Nerves & Muscles

Upper Extremity

Lower Extremity

Superficial Reflexes

Common Deep Tendon Reflexes

Key Myotomes & Dermatomes to Test

End-Feel

End-Feel - Example

Normal

Abnormal

Pathological Reflexes for Adults

Capsular Patterns

Joint - Restriction (Listed in Order Of Restriction)

Manual Muscle Test Grading Scale

Loose Packed (Resting) Positions & Closed Packed Positions

Key Orthopedic Special Tests

Cervical Spine

Craniovertebral

Shoulder

Thoracic Outlet

Elbow/Wrist

Hand

Lumbar Spine

Sacroiliac Joint

Hip

Knee

Ankle

Foot

Special Tests for Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction