The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook E-Book

Section 1 Neuromusculoskeletal anatomyMusculoskeletal anatomy illustrationsBrachial plexusLumbosacral plexusPeripheral nerve motor innervationPeripheral nerve sensory innervationDermatomesMyotomesReflexesCommon locations for palpation of pulsesReferences and further readingSection 2 MusculoskeletalMuscle innervation chartMuscles listed by functionAlphabetical listing of musclesThe Medical Research Council scale for muscle powerTrigger pointsNormal joint range of movementAverage range of segmental movementClose packed positions and capsular patterns for selected jointsCommon posturesBeighton hypermobility score Beighton criteria: diagnostic criteria for benign joint hypermobility syndromeCommon classifications of fracturesClassification of ligament and muscle sprainsCommon musculoskeletal testsNeurodynamic testsPrecautions with physical neural examination and managementNerve pathwaysDiagnostic triage for back pain (including red flags)Psychosocial yellow flagsMusculoskeletal assessmentReferences and further readingSection 3 NeurologyNeuroanatomy illustrationsSigns and symptoms of cerebrovascular lesionsSigns and symptoms of injury to the lobes of the brainSigns and symptoms of haemorrhage to other areas of the brainCranial nervesCranial nervesKey features of upper and lower motor neurone lesionsFunctional implications of spinal cord injuryGlossary of neurological termsNeurological testsModified Ashworth scaleNeurological assessmentReferences and further readingSection 4 RespiratoryRespiratory anatomy illustrationsRespiratory volumes and capacitiesChest X-raysAuscultationPercussion noteInterpreting blood gas valuesRespiratory failureNasal cannulaSputum analysisModes of mechanical ventilationCardiorespiratory monitoringECGsBiochemical and haematological studiesTreatment techniquesTracheostomiesRespiratory assessmentReferences and further readingSection 5 PathologyAlphabetical listing of pathologiesDiagnostic imaging Electrodiagnostic testsSection 6 PharmacologyDrug classesA-Z of drugsPrescription abbreviationsFurther readingSection 7 AppendicesMaitland symbolsGrades of mobilization/manipulationAbbreviationsPrefixes and suffixesAdult basic life supportPaediatric basic life supportConversions and unitsLaboratory values Physiotherapy management of the spontaneously breathing, acutely breathless patient