Hi,
Not sure I have ever see one book that covers all areas as they tend to normally focus on measurement in individual areas. What sort of measurements do you need?
Hi there,
Can anyone please recomend a books on "evaluation and measurements in Physiotheraphy"
Thanking in anticipation
Nicolina
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Hi,
Not sure I have ever see one book that covers all areas as they tend to normally focus on measurement in individual areas. What sort of measurements do you need?
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Thank you for help.
May be is my fault I wasnt too specific.I studied Physiotherapy in Romania and i have the feeling that is quite diferent than UK.
I do not mind to go through all books what english students learn in their years at university.
Regards,
Nicolina
Hi,
and how far are you into your training? Books such as Tidy's physiotherapy is good for a general physiotherapy. What subjects within physiotherapy are you looking for?
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for evaluation and assessement in orthopaedic physiotherapy- orthopaedic assessment by david.g.magee.. is a great book
Here are some good books to start with as under:
Hertling, D. & Kessler, R. M. (1996) Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders:Physical Therapy Principles & Methods (3rd ed.) Philadelphia: JB Lippincott.
Kisner, C., & Colby, L. (2002). Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (4th ed.).Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Magee, D. J. (2002). Orthopaedic Physical Assessment (4th ed.). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.
Michlovitz, S.H. (1996). Thermal Agents in Rehabilitation (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: F A Davis &Company
O’Sullivan, S., & Schmitz, T. (2001). Physical Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Klippel, J.H. (ed.). (2001). Primer on Rheumatic Diseases (12th ed.). Atlanta: The Arthritis Foundation.
American College of Sports Medicine. (2006). ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Muscle Testing - Techniques of Manual Examination. 7th Edition By Hislop & Montgomery.
Tidy's Physiotherapy 13th Edition By Stuat Porter