The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook E-Book, 2nd Edition

Section 2 Musculoskeletal
Muscle innervation chart
Muscles listed by function
Alphabetical listing of muscles
The Medical Research Council scale for muscle power
Trigger points
Normal joint range of movement
Average range of segmental movement
Close packed positions and capsular patterns for selected joints
Common postures
Beighton hypermobility score
Beighton criteria: diagnostic criteria for benign joint hypermobility syndrome
Common classifications of fractures
Classification of ligament and muscle sprains
Common musculoskeletal tests
Neurodynamic tests
Precautions with physical neural examination and management
Nerve pathways
Diagnostic triage for back pain (including red flags)
Psychosocial yellow flags
Musculoskeletal assessment
References and further reading

Section 3 Neurology
Neuroanatomy illustrations
Signs and symptoms of cerebrovascular lesions
Signs and symptoms of injury to the lobes of the brain
Signs and symptoms of haemorrhage to other areas of the brain
Cranial nerves
Cranial nerves
Key features of upper and lower motor neurone lesions
Functional implications of spinal cord injury
Glossary of neurological terms
Neurological tests
Modified Ashworth scale
Neurological assessment
References and further reading

Section 4 Respiratory
Respiratory anatomy illustrations
Respiratory volumes and capacities
Chest X-rays
Auscultation
Percussion note
Interpreting blood gas values
Respiratory failure
Nasal cannula
Sputum analysis
Modes of mechanical ventilation
Cardiorespiratory monitoring
ECGs
Biochemical and haematological studies
Treatment techniques
Tracheostomies
Respiratory assessment
References and further reading

Section 5 Pathology
Alphabetical listing of pathologies
Diagnostic imaging
Electrodiagnostic tests

Section 6 Pharmacology
Drug classes
A-Z of drugs
Prescription abbreviations
Further reading

Section 7 Appendices
Maitland symbols
Grades of mobilization/manipulation
Abbreviations
Prefixes and suffixes
Adult basic life support
Paediatric basic life support
Conversions and units
Laboratory values
Physiotherapy management of the spontaneously breathing, acutely breathless patient