Together with its companion volume, Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of musculoskeletal practice for undergraduate physiotherapy students.

This volume will help you competently examine and assess patients with a variety of issues. Each region is covered in detail, including muscles, nerves and joints. It offers an up-to-date, person-centred approach, based on clinical reasoning and latest evidence, with numerous learning aids, case studies and illustrations to help you apply theory to practice.

Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment is edited by leading experts Dionne Ryder and Kieran Barnard, with contributions by highly regarding physiotherapists from across the country, making this set a must-have for all students of physiotherapy.



Petty's set follows the patient journey from assessment right through to treatment and management
Each chapter is written by leading physiotherapists in their field
Designed for students logically structured and easy to read
Covers each region of the body in detail
Updated evidence and research knowledge that underpins practice
Focus on communication, clinical reasoning and pain
Drawings and photographs enhance understanding
Reflective exercises to consolidate learning
Ancillary resources now include chapter summary podcasts, an image bank and a question bank
New chapter on the power of communication
New case studies for each regional chapter to consolidate learning
Addition of learning outcomes and reflective exercises throughout the text

1 Introduction
2 Talking the Talk
3 Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient's History
4 Physical Examination
5 Clinical Reasoning and Assessment
6 Examination of the Temporomandibular Region
7 Examination of the Upper Cervical Region
8 Examination of the Cervicothoracic Region
9 Examination of the Thoracic Region
10 Examination of Shoulder
11 Examination of the Elbow Region
12 Examination of the Wrist and Hand
13 Examination of the Lumbar Region
14 Examination of the Pelvis
15 Examination of the Hip Region
16 Examination of the Knee Region
17 Examination of the Foot and Ankle
Index