Musculoskeletal (MSK) concerns are very common and result in many visits to primary care.
Movement and exercise are what muscles are all about.
Standard techniques of history and physical exam are useful for exploring musculoskeletal concerns, and while each joint is unique there are also aspects of the physical exam common to them all.
Inspection:
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Palpation
Range of Motion
Special Tests |
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopedics online