Start your first year with confidence
This dyslexia-friendly physical A4 wired booklet is written by a Chartered Physiotherapist to give new university students a clear, step-by-step understanding of musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment, movement, and clinical skills. It will be delivered straight to your door.
Perfect for First-Year Uni
Covers all the core anatomy and assessment basics you need for early practical classes and placements.
Explains complex ideas in short, simple sentences with large, easy-to-read fonts and colour-coded headings.
Inside the Book
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Body Basics: planes, axes, directional terms, ROM for all key joints
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Practical Skills: goniometer use, muscle strength testing, Oxford scale, SOAP notes
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Clinical Essentials: reflexes, contractile vs inert tissues, active vs passive movements
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Injury & Healing: soft-tissue and fracture healing phases, tendon and ligament injuries
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Neuro & Pain: dermatomes, myotomes, peripheral nerve formation, pain types
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Evidence-Based Practice: research methods, PICO, critical appraisal
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Plus: massage & soft-tissue mobilisation, exercise prescription tips, and more