Accurate assessment forms the foundation of effective musculoskeletal treatment. This book teaches systematic methods to evaluate joints, muscles, ligaments, and functional movement patterns. It emphasizes clinical observation, palpation, range of motion testing, and special tests for each body region. Designed for hands-on learners, it simplifies diagnostic processes while reinforcing critical thinking. A vital tool for students and early-career physiotherapists aiming to build confidence in clinical assessment.
Ethan Miller is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a strong academic and clinical record in assessment and diagnostic techniques. He specializes in movement analysis, joint stability testing, and differential diagnosis of soft tissue injuries. Ethan has taught clinical reasoning and advanced assessment modules across North America and contributed to digital tool development for musculoskeletal evaluation. His writing bridges manual testing procedures with imaging interpretation and functional outcome measures. Ethan also supervises physiotherapy interns in sports medicine and outpatient orthopedic settings. His clinical approach emphasizes structured evaluation and decision-making.