The Practical Guide to Range of Motion Assessment

Gerhardt, John J./ Cocchiarella, Linda/ Lea, Randall D./ American Medical Association (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 157947263X / ISBN 13: 9781579472634

Published by Amer Medical Assn, 2002

About this Item

1st edition. 108 pages. 10.75x8.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 157947263X

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Practical Guide to Range of Motion Assessment
• Publisher: Amer Medical Assn
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157947263X
• ISBN 13: 9781579472634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.61 kilograms

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Synopsis

This practical companion to Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition, provides instruction on a standardized method for measuring range of motion (ROM). The Guides Fifth assumes the user is experienced in measuring range of motion. This manual provides basic to proficient guidance that will enable physicians, physical therapists, and other evaluators to obtain accurate ROM measurements using standardized guidelines, reference tables, and reporting protocols. This consistent approach promises to produce greater intra- and inter-evaluator reliability. To increase accuracy, trained clinicians identify anatomic landmarks and properly position or stabilize the body to use a consistent technique to apply the measurement to the joint. Features and Benefits Standardized method for ROM measurements Essential guidelines, reference tables and reporting protocols Identification of anatomic landmarks and proper positioning to maintain consistent application of technique

Review

"Attempts to help the user report the most accurate reproducible motion. To this end, it is a major contribution on the subject. Very highly recommend to all physicians and allied health professionals caring for the musculoskeletatal system."