Customer Reviews
A super little book - By: Nick Brum, 13 Sep 2007 
This pocket sized book is an absolute gem for the new/ student physiotherapist. It is packed full of the basic (and some more advanced) facts that you learn & putin to practice during early lectures & placements. In fact i'm sure it's a handy reminder even for experienced physiotherapists every now & then. The plastic cover & size make the book both convenient & hard wearing & therefore ideal to keepin your pocket & use day to day. The layout into Respiratory, Neurological, Pharmacology & Musculoskeletal sections make for easy referencing & finding facts quickly & efficiently. This is aided further by the appendices & clear diagrams & illustrations. Colour coded text high lighting titles from facts makes for easy browsing & information finding. Anatomy, specific tests, brain regions, dermatomes & myotomes, muscles & bones & common conditions are all coveredin this goldmine of information. I can't fault this bookin anyway when it comes to covering the basics of the knowledge & skills the physiotherapist needs & utilises day to day.
Brilliant - By: E. L. Morgan, 07 Jun 2007 This book has helped me when i just cant remember something or wanted to read up on something i had just come across. Its laid out well into the core sections of physiotherapy, & easy to follow. Worth purchasingin your first year!
Most essential physio book ever! - By: misha, 18 Apr 2006 This book has EVERYTHINGin it from GCS to the upperlimb tension tests. Its small enough to carryin your clinic bag.
every student needs this book. it's like a cheat sheet when you can't remember what to doin a clinical situation.
Excellent for students & therapists/assistants - By: , 30 Nov 2005 This book has been the best buyin my student life so far. Very easy to use & just enough detail. I know many qualified therapists who still keep a copy close to hand.
The book includes overviews of the main areas of Physio; Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Respiratory & also includes a Pharmacology section. It is an excellent quick reference guide & has easy to follow diagrams & charts. It outlines the basic information & principles & is structured & presented well. It has comprehensive musculoskeletal & neurological anatomy, tests & descriptions of common pathologies. It includes relevant informative data & contraindications to treatment. The pharmacology section includes an A - Z drugs list with descriptions. Medical abbreviations, electrotherapy precautions, conversion tables & Adult & Paediatric basic life support are also included. The book provides excellent references & further reading pointers for more detailed information.
The only negative thing I have to raise is that the book is light blue & black text. The book is purely a reference point & anyone wishing to study from it may be grateful of a colour copy. Don't let this put you off as it is an excellent book.
I would recommend this book to anyone studying Physiotherapy or workingin the Physio field as it has the right amount of detail & is worth the money.
'facts at your fingertips' - By: , 02 Dec 2004 
This book is a very useful resource for physiotherapists & provides a great deal of information that is easily accessible. It's compact size means that the book can be carried around on the ward & provides information at your fingertips. The book is very well illustrated & it is clearly divided into sub-sections. I can't believe that this won't become an essential textbook for juniors & students.
