title: Physical examination of musculoskeletal pain.
abstract: The authors present information on how to conduct an examination of musculoskeletal structures with the purpose of accurately locating the source of a patient's symptoms when musculoskeletal pathology is suspected. An accurate identification of the structure at fault will enable the physician to formulate a more specific and effective treatment program.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Adelman
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009129:Muscle Tonus; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination