Chiropractic Physical and Spinal Diagnosis

By Richard C. Schafer, DC, FICC



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Table of Contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL METHODOLOGY

1.     Introduction to Physical Examination Protocols

2.     Developing a Patient Profile and Case History
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3.     Body Habitus: The Patient as a Whole

4.     The Clinical Interpretation of Pain

5.     Basic Evaluation of the Vital Signs

6.     Basic Musculoskeletal Considerations   Free Sample

7.     Basic Neurologic Considerations

8.     Basic Endocrine, Hematologic, and Immunologic Considerations

9.     Basic Nutritional and Metabolic Considerations

10.     Basic Mental and Emotional Considerations


PART II: REGIONAL EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

11.     Physical Examination of the Cranium, Face, and Nose

12.     Physical Examination of the Ears and Hearing

13.     Physical Examination of the Eyes and Vision

14.     Physical Examination of the Mouth, Throat, and Anterior Neck

15.     Physical Examination of the TMJ, Posterior Neck, and Cervical Spine

16.     Physical Examination of the Upper Extremities

17.     Physical Examination of the Lungs, Thoracic Cage, and Dorsal Spine

18.     Physical Examination of the Heart and Peripheral Vascular System

19.     Physical Examination of the Abdominal and Pelvic Organs

20.     Physical Examination of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Girdle

21.     Physical Examination of the Lower Extremities

22.     Physical Examination of Gait and Locomotion

23.     Physical Examination of the Skin, Hair, and Nails

Appendix: Glossary of Clinical Signs and Tests

Index
 

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