Essentials of Physical and Functional Diagnosis for Physiotherapy Students (PB 2026)

Essentials of PHYSICAL and FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSIS for Physiotherapy Students As per the Physiotherapy Curriculum of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Special Features ????‍ Authored, contributed to, and reviewed by senior subject experts ????‍ First comprehensive textbook on Physical and Functional Diagnosis aligned with curriculum standards ????‍ Enriched with 500+ illustrations, tables and flowcharts to enhance visual learnng and simplify complex clinical concepts ????‍ Includes 1000+ subjective and objective questions for effective self-assessment, exam preparation, and concept reinforcement ????‍ Features 30+ case studies to promote clinical reasoning, decision-making, and practical application of knowledge Foreword ????‍ ????‍ Ali Irani Editors Anchit Gugnani Nandini Kushwaha Special Features ????‍♀️‍➡️ First-of-its-kind integrated approach: Brings together physical examination, functional diagnosis, outcome measures, and clinical interpretation in a single, easy-to-understand resource designed for physiotherapy students as per the NCAHP curriculum. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Performance-based functional assessment: Offers systematic and standardized assessment of gait, posture, balance, mobility, cognition, and functional independence using clinically relevant and validated tools. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Outcome measure–focused learning: Explains commonly used scales such as the Neck Disability Index, Mini-Mental State Examination, Berg Balance Scale, Six-Minute Walk Test, and many others in detail with practical clinical applications. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Clinical reasoning and decision-making: Helps students convert assessment findings into functional diagnoses, prognosis, and evidence-based physiotherapy treatment planning. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Understanding measurement properties: Clearly explains reliability, validity, responsiveness, and limitations of assessment tools, enabling students to confidently interpret and use outcome measures in both clinical practice and research. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Comprehensive multisystem assessment coverage: Includes musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and radiological assessment tools within a unified and clinically oriented diagnostic approach. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Learning Objectives in the beginning of every chapter help readers understand the purpose of the chapter. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Chapter Outline gives a glimpse of the content covered in the chapter. ????‍♀️‍➡️ High-Yield Point boxes provide extra information on important facts and terms of the concerned topic. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Various Figures are added which offer quick insights and aid in conceptual understanding. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Numerous Tables have been used in the chapters to facilitate learning in a quick way. ????‍♀️‍➡️ Important takeaway points of respective chapters have been highlighted under Summary boxes. ????‍♀️‍➡️ At the end of each chapter, Student Assignment section is given which contains subjective questions and multiple choice questions to help students attain mastery over the subject.

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