Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries 5th Edition 

The world of athletic training and rehabilitation is an ever-evolving field, and it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest knowledge and techniques. That’s why the latest edition of the industry-standard text, “Orthopedic Assessment and Evaluation,” co-authored by Chad Starkey PhD AT FNATA, Blaine C. Long PHD AT ATC, and Julie M. Cavallario PHD LAT ATC, is an essential resource for anyone working in sports medicine.

This textbook is packed with detailed illustrations and precise language that make even the most complicated concepts and techniques clear. Organized by body region, each chapter begins with a review of anatomy and biomechanics, proceeds through clinical evaluation, pathologies, and related special tests, and concludes with a discussion of on-field or initial management of specific injuries.

One of the standout features of this textbook is the access code included inside new, printed texts that unlocks range-of-motion animations and review questions for every chapter online. These resources enhance the learning experience and make it easier to remember the information presented.

But don’t just take our word for it. This textbook has received rave reviews from readers, including this one from an online reviewer: “Five Stars!! Great Book!! Was worth the cost! Have used it a lot in Undergrad and Graduate school. Has great photos and examples.”

Another reviewer called it a “must-have reference for all musculoskeletal therapists,” while a third called it a “great book for those going into Athletic Training.”

So what’s new in the latest edition? A lot! Here are just a few of the updates and revisions:

– Today’s most current information and best evidence-based practices
– “Intervention Strategies” for each condition, an overview of the approaches that can be used which serve as the foundation for integrating the diagnostic process with the subsequent interventions
– “Clinical Correlations” tables, visual representations of key clinical findings and their relationships to pathologies and the key clinical findings associated with the pathology, facilitating the identification of which clinical tests may be used to develop the differential diagnosis
– Muscle test procedures with instructions on the use of hand-held dynamometry for more precise assessment of muscular strength than traditional muscle testing to enhance the process of obtaining precise, objective strength measurements during the evaluation process and, when possible, comparing those measurements with those assessed during manual muscle testing
– Information regarding the diagnostic accuracy of clinical testing, including additional representation of clinical prediction rules
– Emphasis on integrating outcome measures into the examination process and connecting the outcomes to brief descriptions of the interventions used

In addition to these updates and revisions, the textbook also conforms to or exceeds the National Athletic Training Educational Competencies and includes procedures for over 185 special, neurological, ligamentous, and range of motion tests, with distinctive boxes for each type of test, including goniometry, resisted range of motion and manual muscle tests, clinical tests, and special tests.

The book’s precisely illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the correct position of patient and examiner, the evaluative procedure, positive test results, and implications are accompanied by “Evaluative Findings” boxes, “Practical Evidence Boxes,” and “Observational Findings” boxes. Unique palpation photographs with anatomical overlays help identify the underlying structure, and tables of bony landmarks provide additional context. Assessments of the reliability of each test with grades that show the level of support from the available evidence round out the comprehensive coverage of the latest information and practices in orthopedic assessment and evaluation.

In conclusion, whether you’re a seasoned sports medicine professional or a newcomer to the field, “Orthopedic Assessment and Evaluation” is an essential resource for anyone who wants to stay on top of the latest techniques and knowledge. The book has received numerous rave reviews, and with the latest updates and revisions, it’s more indispensable than ever. So why wait? Order your copy today and take your athletic training skills to the next level!

Product Details

• Updated & Revised! Today’s most current information and best evidence-based practices
• Expanded! “Intervention Strategies” for each condition, an overview of the approaches that can be used which serve as the foundation for integrating the diagnostic process with the subsequent interventions
• New! “Clinical Correlations” tables, visual representations of key clinical findings and their relationships to pathologies and the key clinical findings associated with the pathology, facilitating the identification of which clinical tests may be used to develop the differential diagnosis
• Updated! Muscle test procedures with instructions on the use of hand-held dynamometry for more precise assessment of muscular strength than traditional muscle testing to enhance the process of obtaining precise, objective strength measurements during the evaluation process and, when possible, comparing those measurements with those assessed during manual muscle testing
• Updated! Information regarding the diagnostic accuracy of clinical testing, including additional representation of clinical prediction rules
• Expanded! Emphasis on integrating outcome measures into the examination process and connecting the outcomes to brief descriptions of the interventions used

• Conforming to or exceeding the National Athletic Training Educational Competencies
• Procedures for over 185 special, neurological, ligamentous, and range of motion tests, with distinctive boxes for each type of test, including goniometry, resisted range of motion and manual muscle tests, clinical tests, and special tests
• Precisely illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the correct position of patient and examiner, the evaluative procedure, positive test results, and implications
• “Evaluative Findings” boxes, “Practical Evidence Boxes” and “Observational Findings” boxes
• Unique palpation photographs with anatomical overlays to identify the underlying structure as well as tables of bony landmarks
• Assessments of the reliability of each test with grades that show the level of support from the available evidence

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ F.A. Davis Company; Fifth edition (February 14, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1040 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0803690150
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0803690158