A concise manual, provides a reference for understanding how structure relates to function, and how by knowing function we can learn structural configurations. Often muscular anatomy is taught as a dry subject whereby each muscle is painstakingly reviewed and the learner is expected to cite origin, insertion, action, nerve supply and blood supply. This commonly used approach may not necessarily aid understanding of muscle function, nor does it demonstrate muscular positioning. Through muscle testing, one is better equipped to consider how muscles function individually and in working groups. It is the knowledge of symmetrical movement, range of motion, contractile patterns, resistance and gravity that provides the fuller picture for muscle function and dysfunction/.

Section 1: Introduction. Introduction and principles of muscle testing -- Overview of musculoskeletal anatomy, testing, and palpation -- Biotensegrity and fascia - the connective tissue system -- How to use this book -- References -- Section 2: Muscle tests by region. Head and neck -- Shoulder and elbow -- Forearm and wrist -- Torso and trunk -- Pelvis -- Thigh and knee -- Lower leg, ankle, and foot -- Section 3: Gait testing. Introduction to gait testing -- Contralateral shoulder and hip flexor gait test -- Contralateral shoulder and hip extensor gait test -- Contralateral shoulder and hip abductor gait test -- Contralateral shoulder and hip adductor gait test -- Contralateral psoas and pectoralis major gait test -- Contralateral gluteus medius and abdominals gait test.