Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing (Paperback)

A practical handbook on evaluating muscular strength and function, Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing, 9th Edition makes it easy for students to understand and master procedures in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Clear, illustrated instructions provide a guide to patient positioning, direction of motion and direction of resistance. In addition to muscle testing of normal individuals and others with weakness or paralysis, this edition includes new coverage of alternative strength tests and performance tests for older adults and others with functional decline (such as the inactive and obese). Also included with this classic physical therapy text is an Evolve companion website with video clips demonstrating key muscle testing techniques.

Table of Contents
1. Principles of Manual Muscle Testing
2. When to Use Manual Muscle Testing (NEW)
3. Limitations of Manual Muscle Testing (NEW)
4. Testing the Muscles of the Neck
5. Testing the Muscles of the Trunk
6. Testing the Muscles of the Upper Extremity
7. Testing the Muscles of the Lower Extremity
8. Testing of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Children
9. Assessment of Muscles Innervated by Cranial Nerves
10. Alternatives to Manual Muscle Testing (NEW)
11. Functional Strength Testing in Older Adults (NEW)
12. Testing Muscle Performance in Various Clinical Settings (NEW)
13. Indicators of Muscle Weakness (NEW)
14. Case Examples (NEW)
15. Upright Motor Control
16. Ready Reference Anatomy (will be removed from book and offered as PDF on companion Evolve site)