Book description
The complex structure of the shoulder, with its variable pathological
conditions of rotator cuff disease, degenerative joint disease, and Type
II SLAP lesions, makes clinical examination and assessment difficult for
both new and experienced practitioners. With this text you will gain a
full understanding of shoulder anatomy and the principles of physical
shoulder examination and the nature and presentation of the pathological
processes causing shoulder pain. This text discusses range of motion
measurements, laxity testing, shoulder instability and presents critical
analysis of the usefulness and accuracy of examination practices.
Thorough and accessible, this text is ideal for all clinicians called
upon to perform shoulder exams and interpret findings. An accompanying
DVD contains narrated footage of the examination techniques described in
the text for easy comprehension and review. You will also find examples
of abnormal findings and biomechanical models demonstrating the
complexity of shoulder motion. No orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic
resident, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or specialist treating
the shoulder should be without this outstanding text and DVD.
"This is an excellent text that describes the clinical examination
of the shoulder. The text is comprehensive, well illustrated and
referenced, and contains excellent tables that summarize past and
current research related to shoulder tests and measures. An excellent
DVD contains narrated footage of the examination techniques that
demonstrates normal and abnormal findings. I strongly recommend this
text to healthcare professionals who are directly involved in the
clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with shoulder
conditions."--Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
_x000D_ _x000D_ "The content is well organized and information is
presented in a clear and concise manner. The author does a good job of
integrating clinical experience with the relevant literature to provide
a practical clinical perspective on tests and measures. Physical
therapists and occupational therapists who treat this patient population
will find this book a worthwhile reference."--Physical
Therapy_x000D_ _x000D_ "A comprehensive textbook enhanced by the
inclusion of a DVD that demonstrates all the tests and examination
techniques described. [The book] will certainly make the reader more
informed on shoulder pathology and its assessment_x000D_ _x000D_ "A
wonderful, complete compendium...Dr. McFarland is a master educator who
can make even complex topics easy to understand for his audience...the
best single book I have read on...shoulder examination."--Doody's
Book Reviews Wayne H. Lewis Professor, Orthopaedics and Shoulder
Surgery; Vice-Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns
Hopkins University School of Medicine, Lutherville, MD, USA
