Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists 2nd

by Bernhard Reichert (Author), Wolfgang Stelzenmüller (Author), Omer Matthijs (Author)

Praise for the previous edition:
Students who desire to become 
competent in palpation as well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong 
review of palpation will find this text an excellent learning 
resource.–Christopher Hughes, PhD, Slippery Rock 
University

This completely updated second edition of Palpation 
Techniques is a 
beautifully illustrated guide with clear, step-by-step descriptions that teaches 
readers how to identify and then distinguish between various body structures. It 
includes more than 800 full-color photographs of models with detailed drawings 
of muscles, bones, and tendons sketched directly onto their skin, and 
complementary color illustrations showing the functional significance of each 
anatomic region.

Key Features of the Second Edition:

• New palpation 
  techniques for the shoulder
• New photos and illustrations for the hand, 
  hip, and foot
• Additional study questions and updated 
  references

This revised edition will enable physical therapy and osteopathy 
practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of anatomy and thus 
optimize patient care.

Praise for the previous edition:
Students who desire to become 
competent in palpation as well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong 
review of palpation will find this text an excellent learning 
resource.–Christopher Hughes, PhD, Slippery Rock 
University