Kendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition 

Are you a physical therapist looking to take your practice to the next level? Look no further than Kendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition. This seminal text has stood the test of time and is now fully updated and enhanced with the latest evidence-based practices and cutting-edge digital resources. With contributions from experts Dr. Vincent M. Conroy PT DScPT, Brian Murray, Quinn Alexopulos, Jordan McCreary, this new edition is the ultimate resource for building your confidence and achieving unparalleled clinical success.

The 6th edition is packed with valuable knowledge that covers manual muscle testing, evaluation, and treatment for both normal and abnormal range of motion. With developmental factors and environmental influences on posture, entrapment and compression syndromes, and scoliosis discussed in detail, this book will equip you with a deep understanding of the muscular system and its interdependencies. Plus, with its comprehensive coverage of length tests and stretching exercises, you will be able to augment your treatment plans and adapt them to meet the specific needs of each patient.

One of the standout aspects of the new edition is its focus on ergonomics and body mechanics. The authors have extensively revised this content to provide you with the latest perspectives, ensuring that you can advise your patients and colleagues on the most effective ways to engage in safe and healthy movements. The book also includes special considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients, as well as those with comorbidities, so you can cater to the unique needs of each individual.

With its engaging imagery and dynamic digital resources, Kendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function brings the content to life in a way that makes it easy to understand and apply to your practice. The photographs and illustrations provide a clear, user-friendly format for learning the latest technologies and clinical advances in muscle testing. What’s more, the book features case studies that will allow you to put your newfound knowledge into context and hone your skills.

The text is structured in keeping with the classic Kendall approach, using “Kendall boxes” to highlight key assessment, process, and treatment content. This trademark approach provides unparalleled understanding at a glance, making this book an indispensable reference for your practice. Additionally, the historical notes included will further enrich your understanding of the links between past and current practices, giving you context that will inform your expertise.

In summary, Kendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for any physical therapist looking to achieve unparalleled clinical success. With its cutting-edge digital resources and extensive updates, you will confidently be able to provide safe and effective practice throughout your career.

Ordering this book has never been easier. With one click, you will have access to over 500 pages of valuable and practical knowledge that will amplify your clinical confidence and help you achieve unparalleled success in your practice. So why wait? Order your copy of Kendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition now and equip yourself with the tools you need to take your practice to the next level.

Product Details

• Expanded ergonomics and body mechanics content familiarizes you with the most current perspectives in these critical areas.
• Considerations for special populations alert you to specific approaches for pediatric and geriatric populations, as well as patients with comorbidities.
• Photographs and illustrations clarify the latest technologies and clinical advances in muscle testing in a clear, user-friendly format.
• Case studies enhance your clinical application capabilities with realistic patient scenarios.
• Classic Kendall boxes detail key assessment, process, and treatment content in the trademark Kendall approach for unparalleled understanding at a glance.
• Historical Notes enrich your understanding of important links between past and current practices.
• References and Suggested Readings point you to the most relevant research literature for further study.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ LWW; Sixth, North American edition (January 11, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1975159896
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1975159894