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chanics and surface anatomy relat-
rutomyofHurn8n~ ing to each area. The final chapter -AStructure and Function examines the and function by Nigel Palasfanga, Derek Field, Roger Saames. BufterwotthHmnn, Oxibnl, 1994 (2nd edn) (ISBN 0 7506 0970 2). l l l ~894 . paps. f40.
This is the second edition of this anatomy text directed towards ‘living‘, as opposed to ‘cadaveric’, anatomy. For those who are unfamiliar with the first edition, there are introductory sections on terminology, embryology and components of the musculoskeletal system. This is followed by a chapter on the skin, its appendages and special senses. The emphasis of the main body of the book is on the musculoskeletal system, being divided into three main sections - upper limb, lower limb and head, neck and trunk. In each sectionthere is an introduction and sub sections on bones, muscles, joints, nerve and blood supply with upper and lower limb lymphatics. These subsections contain comprehensive descriptions of each area with illustrative diagrams including a detailed look at movement,biome-
Sports Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation by David C Reid. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. 1992 (ISBN 0 443 08662 1). lulls. 1,269 pages. 435.
This textbook, by the author’s own admission, is in danger of trying to please too wide an audience. Being written by a former physiotherapist, now an orthopaedic surgeon with a major interest in sports mediciue, it is intended as a ‘working guide’ for therapists, orthopaedic surgeons,primary care physicians and any other specialists interested in sports medicine. The text is divided into two major Parts. The first, ’Basic principles’, gives philosophical and physiological overviews of sports iqjury which lay excellent foundations for specific ‘Regional Considerations’ which make up the remainder of this weighty book. Sections on histology, pathology and general treatment principles are informative with excellent diagrammatic illustrations.However, a chapter on physical therapy modalities is poor, limiting consideration
structure
of the peripheral, central and autonomic nervous systems. This edition contains new sections on the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urogenital and endocrine systems within the trunk section. as well as the ear and eye as special senses. They provide a succinct view of these previously neglected areas appropriate to the needs of physiotherapy students. A more comprehensive contents page enables readers to locate material more easily. The layout has been revised with the reorganisation of some material and removal of some inconsistencies in the presentation. Further work has been done to harmonise the text with the illustrations. At times this is a little over-contrived with text very close to the bottom of the page. In general there is an improvement in the illustrations and new ones have been included. One example is in the ‘muscles of the lower limb’sec-
to electrotherapy. The stated purpose of the chapter is to present ‘enough material to enable the physicians to understand the potential of these modalities and assist in intelligent prescription’. While clearly wishing to take issue with the notion of prescription, the value of this chapter for physicians and therapists alike must be questionable. However, the remaining text is of immense value. Clearly written with quality photographs and diagrams, specific consideration is given to a comprehensive range of potential sports injuries under regional headings. Particularly good chapters deal with heel pain and exercise-induced leg pain. At d e n t points within the text main facts are summarised in eye-catching ‘quick-facts’ boxes which permit skim-reading or self-testing, as required by the reader. The approach throughout the book is one of moving from basic science to specific injury, from the general to the particular. Thus the book reads logically and is sustained as a considered whole, but
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tion which now includes helpful illustrations showing muscle relationships. Sadly a few diagrams have lost some clarity through being reduced in size, eg the knee. Overall the new layout has meant that more diagrams are directly labelled and easier to follow. I have used the first edition with students over a number of years. In practice, the text can be at times a little laborious with a few confusing inconsistencies in terminology. However, the strength of the book, particularly for physiotherapy students, has always been the detail of the musculoskeletal system in relationship to other systems. It provides the essential anatomical underpinning for a large part of physiotherapy practice. The new sections reetifil important omissions from the first edition to give a more complete picture. This is a unique foundation anatomy text suitable for physiotherapy students and reasonable value for money.
Jean A Bourne MA MCSP DipTP
can also be used ‘piecemeal‘as each chapter stands alone, While being an accessible and useful sports injury text for clinical therapists, this book has been of benefit to teaching staff in the anatomical, physiological and movement sciences and to students preparing notes and presentations in normal anatomy and musculoskeletal pathology tutorials. It has a wide application within many fields of physiotherapy and should be considered, particularly in departments of physiotherapy education, as a useful if expensive adjunct to the library. In terms of approach it should also be read by orthopaedic surgeons, to extend their understanding of the physiotherapist’s view of sports injury as the writer maintains and reinforces in his text, an applied physiotherapeutic stance. It is good to see a predominantly physiotherapy text that will be widely valued by practitioners in other professions.
Kate Woolman MEd MCSP DipTP
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chanics and surface anatomy relat-
rutomyofHurn8n~ ing to each area. The final chapter -AStructure and Function examines the and function by Nigel Palasfanga, Derek Field, Roger Saames. BufterwotthHmnn, Oxibnl, 1994 (2nd edn) (ISBN 0 7506 0970 2). l l l ~894 . paps. f40.
This is the second edition of this anatomy text directed towards ‘living‘, as opposed to ‘cadaveric’, anatomy. For those who are unfamiliar with the first edition, there are introductory sections on terminology, embryology and components of the musculoskeletal system. This is followed by a chapter on the skin, its appendages and special senses. The emphasis of the main body of the book is on the musculoskeletal system, being divided into three main sections - upper limb, lower limb and head, neck and trunk. In each sectionthere is an introduction and sub sections on bones, muscles, joints, nerve and blood supply with upper and lower limb lymphatics. These subsections contain comprehensive descriptions of each area with illustrative diagrams including a detailed look at movement,biome-
Sports Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation by David C Reid. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh. 1992 (ISBN 0 443 08662 1). lulls. 1,269 pages. 435.
This textbook, by the author’s own admission, is in danger of trying to please too wide an audience. Being written by a former physiotherapist, now an orthopaedic surgeon with a major interest in sports mediciue, it is intended as a ‘working guide’ for therapists, orthopaedic surgeons,primary care physicians and any other specialists interested in sports medicine. The text is divided into two major Parts. The first, ’Basic principles’, gives philosophical and physiological overviews of sports iqjury which lay excellent foundations for specific ‘Regional Considerations’ which make up the remainder of this weighty book. Sections on histology, pathology and general treatment principles are informative with excellent diagrammatic illustrations.However, a chapter on physical therapy modalities is poor, limiting consideration
structure
of the peripheral, central and autonomic nervous systems. This edition contains new sections on the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urogenital and endocrine systems within the trunk section. as well as the ear and eye as special senses. They provide a succinct view of these previously neglected areas appropriate to the needs of physiotherapy students. A more comprehensive contents page enables readers to locate material more easily. The layout has been revised with the reorganisation of some material and removal of some inconsistencies in the presentation. Further work has been done to harmonise the text with the illustrations. At times this is a little over-contrived with text very close to the bottom of the page. In general there is an improvement in the illustrations and new ones have been included. One example is in the ‘muscles of the lower limb’sec-
to electrotherapy. The stated purpose of the chapter is to present ‘enough material to enable the physicians to understand the potential of these modalities and assist in intelligent prescription’. While clearly wishing to take issue with the notion of prescription, the value of this chapter for physicians and therapists alike must be questionable. However, the remaining text is of immense value. Clearly written with quality photographs and diagrams, specific consideration is given to a comprehensive range of potential sports injuries under regional headings. Particularly good chapters deal with heel pain and exercise-induced leg pain. At d e n t points within the text main facts are summarised in eye-catching ‘quick-facts’ boxes which permit skim-reading or self-testing, as required by the reader. The approach throughout the book is one of moving from basic science to specific injury, from the general to the particular. Thus the book reads logically and is sustained as a considered whole, but
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tion which now includes helpful illustrations showing muscle relationships. Sadly a few diagrams have lost some clarity through being reduced in size, eg the knee. Overall the new layout has meant that more diagrams are directly labelled and easier to follow. I have used the first edition with students over a number of years. In practice, the text can be at times a little laborious with a few confusing inconsistencies in terminology. However, the strength of the book, particularly for physiotherapy students, has always been the detail of the musculoskeletal system in relationship to other systems. It provides the essential anatomical underpinning for a large part of physiotherapy practice. The new sections reetifil important omissions from the first edition to give a more complete picture. This is a unique foundation anatomy text suitable for physiotherapy students and reasonable value for money.
Jean A Bourne MA MCSP DipTP
can also be used ‘piecemeal‘as each chapter stands alone, While being an accessible and useful sports injury text for clinical therapists, this book has been of benefit to teaching staff in the anatomical, physiological and movement sciences and to students preparing notes and presentations in normal anatomy and musculoskeletal pathology tutorials. It has a wide application within many fields of physiotherapy and should be considered, particularly in departments of physiotherapy education, as a useful if expensive adjunct to the library. In terms of approach it should also be read by orthopaedic surgeons, to extend their understanding of the physiotherapist’s view of sports injury as the writer maintains and reinforces in his text, an applied physiotherapeutic stance. It is good to see a predominantly physiotherapy text that will be widely valued by practitioners in other professions.
Kate Woolman MEd MCSP DipTP