This unique and powerful tool is the brainchild of professor Morey Kolber, PT, Ph.D., 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.

This 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

  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
• Key Myotomes & Dermatomes to Test
• End-Feel
  • End-Feel - Example
  • Normal
  • Abnormal
• Pathological Reflexes for Adults
• Capsular Patterns