Muscle and Sensory Testing

Muscle and Sensory Testing, 4th Edition, by Nancy Berryman Reese, is a physical therapy textbook covering manual muscle and sensory assessment. Designed for learners preparing to become physical therapists, it guides readers through foundational examination procedures.

The text addresses muscle strength evaluation across the upper extremities, lower extremities, head, neck, and trunk. It also covers sensory evaluation, neurologic examination techniques, and observational gait analysis as a screening tool.

Chapters follow a consistent layout arranged by joint and muscle system to assist study. The 656-page volume includes 680 full-color illustrations that demonstrate testing procedures, nerve innervations, patient positioning, stabilization, and common muscle substitutions.