The book brings together a range of examination and assessment techniques which are otherwise only found in a variety of different places. It presents them in a way relevant to massage therapists. The book will be used by MT students to learn of the existence of these techniques and how and when to use them. More experienced MTs will use the book to enhance, update and extend their skills in what is a key area if appropriate therapy is to be given.

Assessment matters -- Impairment model -- Assessment protocol -- Understanding pain -- Postural assessment and gait -- Spinal motions: structures and function -- Ankle and foot -- Knee -- Hip and innominate -- Comprehensive examination of spine -- Sacroiliac joint and pelvis -- Lumbar spine -- Thoracic spine and ribs -- Cervical spine -- Thoracic outlet -- Shoulder -- Elbow -- Wrist and hand.