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The Clinician’s Pocketbook for Musculoskeletal Assessment
| Author/Editor : | Dr Dibyendunarayan D. Bid (PT), Ph.D. |
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| Pages : | 202 |
| Specialty : | Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation |
| Book Type : | Academic & Professional |
The landscape of musculoskeletal physiotherapy has transformed dramatically, demanding that practitioners seamlessly integrate traditional assessment skills into contemporary evidence-based approaches. This pocketbook emerges from the recognition that modern clinicians require a comprehensive yet accessible resource that bridges foundational principles with specialized practice demands. This guide represents a holistic approach to musculoskeletal assessment, encompassing not only regional anatomical evaluations but also the full spectrum of considerations that influence patient outcomes. From the philosophical foundations of functional assessment through specialized populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and amputee patients, this resource acknowledges the complexity of contemporary practice, while maintaining practical utility. The integration of pain neuroscience principles, biopsychosocial assessment frameworks, and movement analysis reflects the evolution of physiotherapy from a primarily biomedical model to a more nuanced understanding of human function.
Special attention is increasingly given to areas within the physiotherapist’s scope, including respiratory and cardiac considerations, neurological screening, and inpatient orthopedic care. Recognizing that effective clinical practice extends beyond assessment, this pocketbook incorporates essential assessment considerations, including physical modalities, ergonomic evaluation, balance assessment, and radiographic interpretation. The extensive appendices provide immediate access to clinical algorithms, decision trees, and reference values that support evidence-informed practices in diverse settings.
Whether you are a student building fundamental competencies, a new graduate navigating autonomous practice, or an experienced clinician seeking to enhance your assessment repertoire, this pocketbook serves as both a practical reference and a conceptual framework. It champions the physiotherapist’s role as a movement expert while emphasizing patient-centered care, clinical reasoning excellence, and the integration of the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
Foreword v,vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgement xi
Part I: Foundations of Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment
1. Introduction: Philosophy of Functional Assessment 3
2. Assessment Principle 8
3. Functional Movement and Biomechanics 13
Part II: Regional Assessments of the Spine and Upper Quadrant
4. Cervical Spine 21
5. Thoracic Spine 27
6. Lumbar Spine 32
7. Shoulder Complex 37
8. Elbow 42
9. Wrist and Hand 46
Part III: Regional Assessments of the Lower Quadrant
10. Hip and Pelvis 53
11. Knee 58
12. Foot and Ankle 63
Part VI: Specialty Evaluations
13. Respiratory Assessment 71
14. Cardiac Considerations in Therapy 76
15. Neurologic Screening in Musculoskeletal Practice 81
16. Amputee Evaluation and Gait Training 86
17. Inpatient Orthopedic Evaluation and Early Mobility 91
Part V: Appendices
18. Appendix A: Dermatomes in Clinical Assessment 99
19. Appendix B: Sclerotomes 103
20. Appendix C: Auscultation 106
21. Appendix D: Normal Range of Motion 109
22. Appendix E: Ligament Laxity Grading Scale 112
23. Appendix F: Capsular Patterns and Closed Pack Positions 115
24. Appendix G: Radiographic Guidelines in Physiotherapy 117
25. Appendix H: Physical Agents and Modalities 120
26. Appendix I: Traction Techniques and Parameters 123
27. Appendix J: Common Laboratory Values and Physiotherapy Relevance 126
28. Appendix K: Clinical Algorithms and Decision Trees 128
29. Appendix L: Pain Neuroscience Principles for Musculoskeletal Patients 130
30. Appendix M: Psycho-Social Assessment 132
31. Appendix N: Ergonomic Assessment 137
32. Appendix O: Balance and Fall Risk Assessment 143
33. Appendix P: Posture Assessment 148
34. Appendix Q: Gait Assessment 161
35. Appendix R: Pediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment 166
36. Appendix S: Geriatric Musculoskeletal Assessment 171
37. Appendix T: Radiological Assessment in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 176
38. Appendix U: Fracture Assessment 180
Index 187
Dr Dibyendunarayan D. Bid (PT), Ph.D. is a Professor and Head of the Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at The Sarvajanik College of Physiotherapy, Surat. With three decades of teaching and clinical experience, he holds a PhD and an MPT in Orthopedic Physiotherapy. A prolific researcher and author of multiple books, he received the Significant Contribution Award in 2014 from the Indian Association of Physiotherapists and the Rehabilitation Professional Award in 2020. He has guided MPT students since 2011 and PhD scholars since 2020.
Subject Category : Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
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| ISBN | 978-81-687704-0-9 |
| Publisher | Red Flower Publications |
| Publication Date | 2026-06-18 |
| Edition | 1/e |
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