History and Examination of the Arm
Introduction Problems in the upper limb may arise from nerve entrapment in the neck, so always check the neck when examining the upper limb. Do not forget to use both…
Problems Presenting in the Arm
Shoulder Function Loss of shoulder movement severely compromises the function of the upper limb. A patient with limited mobility in the shoulder should, if possible, be able to put their…
Musculoskeletal Structure and Function
1 Musculoskeletal structure and function The locomotor system is composed of bone, cartilage, muscle, tendons and ligaments. Bone Bone is essentially a mineralised connective tissue. It is comprised of two…
History and Examination – an Overview
Determining the underlying aetiology of locomotor disease requires a directed history and examination, but an overall screening system is crucial to ensure that no feature is overlooked. In addition the…
Fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic widespread pain
Chapter 18 Fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic widespread pain Joseph G. McVeigh, PhD DipOrthMed BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, UK Rachel O’Brien, PhD, MSc…
The measurement of patient-reported outcome in the rheumatic diseases
Chapter 4 The measurement of patient-reported outcome in the rheumatic diseases Kirstie L. Haywood, DPhil BSc (Hons), MCSP SRP Royal College of Nursing Research Institute, School of Health and Social…
Osteoporosis
Chapter 20 Osteoporosis Caitlyn Dowson, MBChB FRCP, Haywood Hospital, Stoke on Trent NHS Primary Care Trust, High Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Rachel Lewis, MCSP SRP HT, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead,…
Joint protection and fatigue management
Chapter 10 Joint protection and fatigue management Alison Hammond, PhD MSc BSc(Hons) DipCOT FCOT, Centre for Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Research, University of Salford, Greater Manchester and Royal Derby Hospital,…
