The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook

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

• SECTION ONE NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY Musculoskeletal anatomy illustrationsMuscles listed by functionAlphabetical listing of musclesMuscle innervation chartPeripheral nerve motor innervationAnatomy of nerve pathwaysReferences and Further Reading  SECTION TWO NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL ASSESSMENT Joint movementsNormal joint range of movementAverage range of segmental movementsClose-packed positions and capsular patterns for jointsClassification of ligaments and muscle strainsClassification of fracturesCommon musculoskeletal testsNeurodynamic testsNeurointegrity testsDermatomesPeripheral nerve sensory innervationMyotomesMedical research council scale for muscle powerReflexesKey features of upper and lower motor neuron lesionsNeurological testsCranial nervesTrigger pointsCommon locations of palpations of pulsesCommon vascular testsJoint hypermobility assessmentComplex regional pain syndrome diagnostic criteriaDiagnostic criteria for fibromylagiaRed flags and serious pathologyDistribution of referred painMusculoskeletal assessmentReferences and further reading SECTION THREE NEUROLOGY Neuroanatomy illustrationsSigns and symptoms of cerebrovascular lesionSigns and symptoms of injury to the lobes of the brainSigns and symptoms of haemorrhage to other areas of the brainStroke classificationModified Ashworth scaleWindows of achievement for gross motor developmental milestonesGlossary of neurological termsNeurological assessmentReferences and further reading SECTION FOUR RESPIRATORYRespiratory anatomy illustrationsRespiratory volumes and capacitiesChest X-raysAuscultationAbnormal breathing patternsPercussion note  Sputum analysisClubbingCapillary refill testDifferential diagnosis of chest painCommon surgical procedures by specialityArterial blood gas analysisRespiratory failureOxygen devices and delivery systemsCommon modes of mechanical ventilationCardiorespiratory monitoringECGsTreatment techniquesTracheostomiesRespiratory assessmentReferences and further ReadingSECTION FIVE PATHOLOGYAlphabetical listing of pathologies SECTION SIX DIAGNOSTICS Imaging Electrodiagnostic tests Summary of blood tests Laboratory values SECTION SEVEN PHARMACOLOGY Drug classesAlphabetical listing of medicationPrescription abbreviationsFurther reading