The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook

BSc(Hons), BA(Hons), MCSP, Department of Physiotherapy,Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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• SECTION 1 Neuromusculoskeletal anatomyMusculoskeletal anatomy illustrationsMuscles listed by functionAlphabetical listing of musclesMuscle innervation chartNerve pathwaysPeripheral nerve motor innervationReferences and further readingSECTION 2 Neuromusculoskeletal assessmentCardinal planesJoint movementsNormal joint range of movementClose packed positions and capsular patterns for jointsClassification of ligaments and muscle strainsClassification of fracturesCommon musculoskeletal testsNeurodynamic testsNeurological integrity testsPeripheral nerve sensory innervationMyotomesMedical research council scale for muscle powerReflexesKey features of upper and lower motor neurone lesionsNeurological testsCranial nervesTrigger pointsCommon locations of palpations of pulsesCommon vascular testsDiagnostic criteria and clinical scoring systemsFibromyalgia diagnostic criteriaComplex regional pain syndrome diagnostic criteriaRed flags and serious pathologyDistribution of referred painMusculoskeletal assessmentReferences and further readingSECTION 3 NeurologyNeuroanatomy illustrationsSigns and symptoms of cerebrovascular lesionsSigns and symptoms of injury to the lobes of the brainSigns and symptoms of haemorrhage to other areas of the brainClinical classification of strokeFunctional implications of spinal cord injuryModified Ashworth scaleGlossary of neurological termsNeurological assessmentReferences and further readingSECTION 4 RespiratoryRespiratory anatomy illustrationsRespiratory volumes and capacitiesLung volumesLung capacitiesChest X-raysAnalyzing chest X-raysAuscultationAdded soundsVoice soundsAbnormal breathing patternsPercussion noteSputum analysisClubbingCapillary refill testDifferential diagnosis of chest painCommon surgical procedures by specialityArterial blood gas analysisInterpreting acid-base disordersSimple acid-base disordersRespiratory failureOxygen devices and delivery systemsHumidificationCommon modes of mechanical ventilationCardiorespiratory monitoringECGsExamples of ECGsTreatment techniquesTracheostomiesRespiratory assessmentReferences and further readingSECTION 5 PathologyAlphabetical listing of pathologiesSECTION 6 DiagnosticsImagingElectrodiagnostic testsSummary of blood testsReferences and further readingSECTION 7 PharmacologyDrug classesA - Z of drugsPrescription abbreviationsReferences and further readingSECTION 8 AppendicesAcronyms and abbreviationsPrefixes and suffixesGlossary of terms used to evaluate clinical testsLaboratory valuesConversions and unitsBody mass index chartGross motor developmental milestonesNational early warning score (NEWS2) for the acutely ill or deteriorating patientPhysiological parametersClinical response to the NEWS2 trigger thresholdsAdult basic life support algorithmPaediatric basic life support algorithm