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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 laminated guide to musculoskeletal examination, assessment, special tests & diagnosis is over and above any reference you will find that is this easy to carry, store and reference at a moment's notice. Developing and formatting the content to fit 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 laminated 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

NOTE: To offer this much information in this small space for this value, text size can be small but no smaller than default smart phone sized text. For those with poor vision, up-to-date prescription glasses or contacts may be necessary.

Basic algebraic concepts.

Useful for any student in pre-algebra and beyond as a reference tool. 

Concern for your own mental health, those of loved ones, employees, coworkers, students, friends and family is at an all time high. There are signs and symptoms to recognize when help is needed. This 6 page laminated guide can offer guidance as it includes the most common mental health issues faced today in a stressful pandemic-driven start to the 2020s. A COVID section is included as well as existing concerns due to school shootings and other stressors before the pandemic started, plus those that started during the pandemic as well. We worked with our author and expert medical writer to offer an inexpensive starting point for research into getting help, since help needed is more than what you can get from a book or website and ultimately requires help from others. Be one of those others and reach out when you can see the signs help is needed.
6 page laminated guide includes:

What is Mental Health?

What is Mental Illness?

Risk Factors for Mental Illness

Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Mental Health Statistics & Myths

Mental Health and Children & Teens

Treating Mental Health Issues in Children

Risk Factors for Depression

Types of Depression

Diagnosing Depression

Depression Questionnaire

Is it Grief or Depression?

Mental Health and Seniors

Treating Depression with Medication

Types of Therapy

Self-Help and Coping Mechanisms for Mental Health

Types of Stress Disorders

Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress

COVID-19 Pandemic & Mental Health

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders

Treating Anxiety

Substance Use & Addiction

Treating Addiction

Suicide - Risk Factors & Warning Signs

Types of Mental Health Professionals

Recovering from Mental Illness

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