内容简介：
This valuable, comprehensive professional reference puts all the tests needed for diagnosing musculoskeletal dysfunctions at the clinician's fingertips. As physical therapists become more responsible for establishing a physical therapy diagnosis and monitoring a patient's progress during treatment, ready access to definitive tests becomes more critical. Direct access to physical therapy services and a broader physical-therapy patient population have enhanced the need for the clinician to have a foundation of testing skills. This professional resource addresses the need to have a comprehensive reference for the busy clinician to have on his or her desk. This book is compiled for physical and occupational therapy students and practitioners who deal with musculoskeletal dysfunctions. It also will be a valuable reference for medical students and general medical practitioners. The book contains eleven sections that deal with the extremity joints, the temporomandibular joint, the spine, and the sacroiliac joint. Each section contains the clinical tests of the specific area. Each test is first described, interpreted, and then followed by an illustration to add clarity to the performance of the test. Two full indexes add to this manual's ease of use. Dr. Prem Gogia has given a concise description of every test's performance and interpretation, while illustrations demonstrate their administration.