The Muscle Manual is a definitive resources for students and practitioners, used as a required text for many colleges and universities. The Muscle Manual offers 608 full colour pages of evidence based, easily accessible information on topics of: Muscle Testing, Functional Anatomy, Palpation, Posture, Gait, Strengthen Exercises, Kinesiology, ROM, Goniometry, Anatomical Variation, Case studies, Critical Thinking and much more. Use the Muscle Manual in the classroom and clinic for patient education.
The Muscle Manual is a valuable study guide for students, therapists and doctors preparing for board exams, oral practical exams, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) and many other licensure examinations. This text bridges the gap between classroom education and practical clinical application.
The Muscle Manual is a definitive resources for students and practitioners, used as a required text for many colleges and universities. The Muscle Manual offers 608 full colour pages of evidence based, easily accessible information on topics of: Muscle Testing, Functional Anatomy, Palpation, Posture, Gait, Strengthen Exercises, Kinesiology, ROM, Goniometry, Anatomical Variation, Case studies, Critical Thinking and much more. Use the Muscle Manual in the classroom and clinic for patient education.
The Muscle Manual is a valuable study guide for students, therapists and doctors preparing for board exams, oral practical exams, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) and many other licensure examinations. This text bridges the gap between classroom education and practical clinical application.
With 20+ contributing authors – you are learning from the best with centuries of combined real-world experiences and evidence-based content:
608 Full-Colour Pages and over 2,500+ Images and References
Clear Presentation and Format Saves Time – Perfect for Class, Boards and Practice
Watch a walkthrough video of the Muscle Manual with author, Dr. Nikita A. Vizniak.
Print Version ISBN: 978-1-989392-42-3
Book Format: Hardcover
Pages: 592
Edition: 6th
Size: 6×9″
Contributing Authors:
Leanne Fairweather RMT BSc MPT
Nick Murray BHK CAT(C)
Godwin Eni DPT PhD
Mel Schurr BA RMT
Syed Hussain PhD RMT
Tom Davidson DC PhD
Tara Hedrich RMT LMT
Index
Abdominal Muscles 159
Abduction/Adduction 24
Abductor Pollicis Longus 270
Actions of Body 22
Activity in the Day 502
Activity Pyramid 503
Adductor Longus & Brevis 334
Adductor Magnus 338
Adipose (fat) 42
Anatomical Orientation 3
Anatomical Variation 231, 359
Anconeus 265
Ankle ROM 357
Anterior Forearm Muscles 232
Anterior Thigh Muscles 293
Arm Muscles 193
Auricularis 55
Autonomic Nervous System 396
Axial vs. Appendicular 9
Barbell 532
Biceps Brachii 220
Biceps Femoris 344
Block or Ball 531
Blood Pressure 486
Bo Staff 528
Body Ball 530
Body Composition 439
Body Mass Index 442
Body Regions 4
Body Weight 526
Bone Structure 12
Bones Hand & Foot 8
Bony Landmarks Intro 11
Brachial Plexus (C5-T1) 404
Brachialis 222
Brachioradialis 256
Brügger’s Exercise 554
Buccinator 64
Radial Nerve (C5-C8) 406
Range of Motion (ROM) 470
Rectus Abdominis 168
Rectus Cap. Anterior & Lat. 105
Rectus Femoris 324
Red & White Muscle 506
References 586
Referred Pain 436
Resistance Band 527
Rhomboid Major & Minor 136
Risorius 61
ROM & Joint Levers 20
Rotation 25
Rotatores 181
