Together with its companion volume, Petty’s Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of musculoskeletal practice for undergraduate physiotherapy students. This volume will help you competently examine and assess patients with a variety of issues. Each region is covered in detail, including muscles, nerves and joints. It offers an up-to-date, person-centred approach, based on clinical reasoning and latest evidence, with numerous learning aids, case studies and illustrations to help you apply theory to practice. Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment is edited by leading experts Dionne Ryder and Kieran Barnard, with contributions by highly regarding physiotherapists from across the country, making this set a must-have for all students of physiotherapy. Petty’s set follows the patient journey from assessment right through to treatment and managementEach chapter is written by leading physiotherapists in their fieldDesigned for students - logically structured and easy to readCovers each region of the body in detailUpdated evidence and research knowledge that underpins practiceFocus on communication, clinical reasoning and painDrawings and photographs enhance understandingReflective exercises to consolidate learningAncillary resources now include an image bank and a question bank