Clinical Prediction Rules: A Physical Therapy Reference Manual (Jone’s and Bartlett’s Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Clinical Prediction Rules: A Physical Therapy Reference Manual, is intended to be used for multiple musculoskeletal courses. It includes musculoskeletal clinical prediction rules organized by region, thus allowing for its repeated use during the upper and lower quarter as well as in the students spine coursework. Additionally this manual includes multiple medical screening prediction rules, making it appropriate for differential diagnosis and diagnostic imaging coursework. Perfect for entry-leve
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Review by Daniel W. Higgins for Clinical Prediction Rules: A Physical Therapy Reference Manual (Jone’s and Bartlett’s Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine)
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This is a very good book. It basically summarizes all PT related clinical prediction rules and puts them all in one book for you. It discusses clinical prediction rule in regards to evaluation, treatment and prognosis. There is also a nice section on the stats that are commonly used with interpretation of the rules. Each rule is broken down and gives the level of evidence, the components of the rule, if you rule has been validated, etc. The only downfall of the book, in my opinion, is that when it gives the stats, the author uses terms such as mild, moderate, etc., instead of giving the actual number value or percentage of the stat. Overall very satisfied with the book. great learning tool.
Review by PT INTERN for Clinical Prediction Rules: A Physical Therapy Reference Manual (Jone’s and Bartlett’s Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine)
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Pros:
Slim and lightweight – I keep it at work, well organized, simple test descriptions with pics, all stats included.
Cons:
Expensive for a limited range of PT diagnoses, a lot of ‘fluff’ and filler – it prob could’ve been half the size.
Bottom line:
Good if you create your own evals because you can add these ‘random’ tests to your special testing section and have a 95% chance of correctly diagnosing your pt in half the time if they meet the criteria. Also good for differential diagnosis of non-musculoskeletal disorders. As an intern, I’ve found it useful in predicting manip success, but I haven’t used it for much else yet.