Evaluation, Care and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781632417121)

Musculoskeletal disorders refer to the pain, disorders and injuries in the human musculoskeletal system, including the joints, nerves, ligaments and muscles. Such disorders result from sudden exertion caused due to the lifting of heavy objects, repetition of same motions, or awkward postures. Some common musculoskeletal disorders include tension neck syndrome, tendinitis, epicondylitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. In order to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders, doctors often use lab tests, Nordic questionnaire, physical examination, X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging. Electrical muscle stimulation is used to prevent disuse muscle atrophy from occurring after musculoskeletal injuries. This book provides significant information of musculoskeletal disorders to help develop a good understanding of their evaluation, care and management. The topics included herein on musculoskeletal disorders are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

Author: Daphne Horton
ISBN-10: 163241712X
ISBN-13: 9781632417121
Publisher: Hayle Medical
Language: English
Published: 06/07/2019
Pages: 241
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d