Table of Contents:
  • Anatomical nomenclature and injury classifications
  • Principles of examination : an overview
  • Taking a history
  • Observation
  • Palpation
  • Examination of motion
  • Examination of strength
  • Examination of neurological status
  • Examination of cardiovascular and respiratory status
  • Putting it all together : general examination strategies
  • Cervical and upper thoracic spine
  • Shoulder and arm
  • Elbow and forearm
  • Wrist and hand
  • Lower thoracic and lumbar spine
  • Leg, ankle, and foot
  • Knee and thigh
  • Hip, pelvis, and groin
  • Head and face
  • Thorax and abdomen
  • EENT and cardiorespiratory conditions
  • Digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and urinary conditions
  • Musculoskeletal, nervous, and integumentary conditions.