Special Features
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First-of-its-kind
integrated approach: Brings together physical examination, functional
diagnosis, outcome measures, and clinical interpretation in a single,
easy-to-understand resource designed for physiotherapy students as per the
NCAHP curriculum.
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Performance-based
functional assessment: Offers systematic and standardized assessment of
gait, posture, balance, mobility, cognition, and functional independence using
clinically relevant and validated tools.
• Outcome measure–focused learning:
Explains commonly used scales such as the Neck Disability Index, Mini-Mental
State Examination, Berg Balance Scale, Six-Minute Walk Test, and many others in
detail with practical clinical applications.
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Clinical
reasoning and decision-making: Helps students convert assessment findings
into functional diagnoses, prognosis, and evidence-based physiotherapy
treatment planning.
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Understanding
measurement properties: Clearly explains reliability, validity,
responsiveness, and limitations of assessment tools, enabling students to
confidently interpret and use outcome measures in both clinical practice and
research.
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Comprehensive
multisystem assessment coverage: Includes musculoskeletal, neurological,
cardiopulmonary, and radiological assessment tools within a unified and
clinically oriented diagnostic approach.
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Learning
Objectives in the beginning of every chapter help readers understand the
purpose of the chapter.
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Chapter
Outline gives a glimpse of the content covered in the chapter.
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High-Yield
Point boxes provide extra information on important facts and terms of the
concerned topic.
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Various Figures
are added which offer quick insights and aid in conceptual understanding.
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Numerous Tables
have been used in the chapters to facilitate learning in a quick way.
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Important takeaway points of respective chapters
have been highlighted under Summary
boxes.
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At the end of each chapter, Student Assignment section is given which contains subjective
questions and multiple-choice questions to help students attain mastery over
the subject.
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