num_pages: 397
description: Students who desire to become competent in palpationas well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong review of palpation willfind this text an excellent learning resource . -- ChristopherHughes, PhD, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PAThis lavishly illustrated guide to palpation techniques provides readers witha solid understanding of topographic anatomy using clear, step-by-stepdescriptions that teach how to first identify, and then distinguish between, thevarious body structures. Full-color photographs feature models with detaileddrawings of muscles, bones, and tendons sketched directly onto their skin,indicating exactly where and how to palpate. Complementary color drawings showthe functional significance of each anatomic region.FeaturesPalpation Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists will enable students and practitioners of physical therapy or osteopathy to develop their anatomic knowledge and optimize patient care.
language: English
title: Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists
publisher: TPS