BASIC BOOK KIT
WHAT IS THE BASIC BOOK KIT?
Throughout your physiotherapy studies you will be encouraged to read widely. Having your own collection of core
books will be very useful over the three years in university, when you go on practice placements, and, of course
when you qualify as a physiotherapist. The basic book kit is a guide suggested by previous students and staff who
have found these resources useful and which they feel will be useful to your learning.
During the first term of your first year studies, you will be expected to purchase the basic book kit (see below).
This consists of a number of core books which are essential throughout the year. These books will provide you
with a fundamental understanding of a subject, you will then move on to a more specific books and journal articles
for a more in depth understanding.
DO I NEED TO BUY ALL THESE BOOKS?
NO. The library has a limited number of four week and two-week loans, reference only and overnight loan copies
of all of these core books in the basic book kit. However, because you will find that you need to refer to these
books frequently, it may be more convenient to have your own copy. Please note that we cannot guarantee you a
library copy.
You do not need to buy all of the recommended books at the start of your studies. Take some time to look at the
books in the library, talk to previous students and see which books appeal to you.
DOES THE BASIC BOOK KIT COVER EVERYTHING THAT I WILL NEED TO COMPLETE MY STUDIES?
No, it is not an exhaustive list of all the books that you will need to access in the first year. Throughout the course,
on each unit, you will be given a list of recommended reading. You may also wish to buy some of these books or
access copies from the library, if available.
DO I NEED TO BUY THESE BOOKS BEFORE I START MY STUDIES AT MMU?
No, it is not expected that you purchase any books from the basic book kit prior to starting the course. There will
be an opportunity to speak with the second years and visit the book fair so you can make an informed decision.
Don’t forget to bring relevant books that you have used in your ‘A’ levels / recent studies – they may be useful.
HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY OR ACCESS BOOKS IN THE BASIC BOOK KIT?
During the first 2 weeks of term, there will be a book sale on, at Birley Fields Campus (see timetable for
details).This gives you an opportunity to look at the core textbooks that we recommend for your studies and
purchase some of them. The book company (Fitedia) are able to supply all the texts on the booklist during the
book fair and can offer a 20% discount on most books which you can benefit from at the fair or on line by applying
the following code “physiostudent20” at the checkout. You can purchase directly from the Fitedia website at:
http://fitedia.com/collections/manchester-metropolitan-university-physiotherapyreading-list
Consider checking other online book sites that may provide competitive prices and free delivery. Below you will
find a list of the key texts that we recommend you use during the first year. Whilst these texts will be heavily used
during the first year, they are also key texts that will be required during the rest of your physiotherapy studies and
on practice placement.
WHY IS THERE A CHOICE OF TWO OR MORE BOOKS FOR SOME TOPIC AREAS?
You will see that for some topic areas (e.g. anatomy), we ask you to purchase one book from a choice of two or
more. This is because, for this topic area, no one particular book is preferred over another. It is up to you to take
the time to use the different books and see which you prefer.
WHICH ANATOMY BOOK SHOULD I BUY?
You will be expected to buy an anatomy book early in the first term. This will be crucial to all of your studies and
practice placements. As you can imagine, there are many different anatomy books on the market and it is
impossible to recommend just one. Plus, all students learn and study differently and have preferences to the style
of the book that works for them. For example some students who are more visual learners prefer lots of pictures
and diagrams as opposed to lots of text. Others prefer more description.
HOW DO I CHOOSE WHICH BOOKS TO BUY FROM THE LIST BELOW?
1
Take a look at the list of recommended anatomy texts, look them up in the library catalogue, go and find
them and take some time to flick through them and see which one appeals to you.
2
Ask second or third year students either in person or through your first year facebook site. Don’t forget,
they were once a new first year student wondering which books to buy.
3
Discuss this with your lecturers or with your personal tutor if you are still unsure. Lecturing staff will be
able to introduce you to some of the anatomy books available.
Use the library textbooks and anatomy TV until you are sure about which anatomy book works for you. If you are
still unsure, use some books from the library and identify which book is most useful to you.
Please note prices may vary. The following prices are an approximate cost. The prices with “RRP” do not have a
discount of 20%.
BASIC BOOK KIT FOR THE FIRST YEAR- PRICES QUOTED FROM FITEDIA AND WERE CORRECT IN JUNE 2014
Anatomy (Musculoskeletal)
Biel A. R. (2010) Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles,bones, and
more. 4th Edition. Boulder, USA: Books of Discovery ISBN 9780982663400
£52.99 RRP
OR
th
Marieb E. N. (2013) Human anatomy and physiology 9 Edition. Pearson: San Francisco. ISBN
9781447963226
£53.99 RRP
OR
Levangie, P. K. and Norkin, C (2011) Joint structure and function.A comprehensive analysis.
th
5 Edition. F.A. Davis ISBN 9780803623620
£58.99 RRP
OR
Palastanga, N. (2012) Anatomy and Human Movement : structure and function. 6th ed.
Edinburgh : Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN 9780702053085
£40.99
Anatomy (Respiratory and Neurology)
McConnell, T. and Hull, K. (2010) Human Form/Human function; Essentials of anatomy and
physiology. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN 9780781780209
£39.99
OR
Waugh, A and Grant, A. (2014) Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and
th
Illness. 12 ed. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 9780702053252
£25.99
Human Movement
Everett, T. and Kell, C. eds (2010) Human movement. 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone
ISBN 9780702044779
£30.99
Research methods
Hicks,C. (2009) Research for clinical therapists : applied project design and analysis. 5th ed.
Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 9780702029981
£32.99
OR
Sim, J. and Wright, C. M. (2000) Research in Health Care: Concepts, Designs and Methods.
Nelson Thornes Ltd . ISBN: 0748737189
£39.99 RRP
Exercise prescription
th
Kisner, C. and Colby, L. A. (2012) Therapeutic exercise: foundations and techniques 6 ed. FA
Davis. ISBN 9780803625747
£51.99 RRP
Musculoskeletal assessment
Petty, N. and Moore, A. (2011) Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment; a
handbook for therapists. 4th ed. Churchill Livingstone: New York . ISBN 9780702029905
£29.99
Musculoskeletal management (musculoskeletal peripheral conditions and
sports injuries)
Corrigan, B. and Maitland, G. D. (1994) Musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Butterworth
Heinemann. ISBN 0750614854
£83.99 RRP
Musculoskeletal management (spinal conditions)
Corrigan, B. and Maitland, G. D. (1998).Vertebral musculoskeletal disorders. Butterworth
Heinemann. ISBN 9780750629652
£36.99
Musculoskeletal management (electrotherapy)
th
Watson, T. (2008) Electrotherapy: Evidence Based Practice. 12 ed. Churchill Livingstone.
ISBN 9780443101793
£39.99
OR
Robertson, V., Ward A., Lowe, J. and Reed, A. (2006) Electrotherapy explained; principles
and practice 4th ed. Butterworth Heinemann. ISBN 9780750688437
£36.99
Cardiorespiratory
Pryor, J. A. and Prasad, S. A. (2008) Physiotherapy for Respiratory & Cardiac Problems:
Adults and paediatrics 4th ed. London, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN:9780080449852
£31.99
OR
Hough, A. (2013) Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care and cardiac care: an evidence-based
approach. 4th ed. Andover;Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9780080449852
£36.99 RRP
Neurology
Stokes, M. (2013) Physical management for neurological conditions.3rd ed. London: Elsevier.
ISBN: 9780702054693
£27.99
General assessment
Douglas, G.,Nicol, F. and Robertson. (2013) Macleod’s clinical examination 13th ed.
£34.99
Edinburgh: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone. ISBN: 9780702047282
POCKETBOOKS (OPTIONAL)
Previous physiotherapy students have found pocketbooks useful in class and on practice placements. They use
these books as a quick reference guide to assist their clinical reasoning. However, whilst these have been found
useful by students as an aide memoir, they do not replace other more detailed textbooks from which you are
expected to study and generate your study notes from, in order to gain a deeper level of understanding.
1
Palastanga, N., Soames, R. and Palastanga, D. (2008) Anatomy and Human movement Pocketbook.
Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. ISBN: 9780443069123 £21.99
2
Lennon, S. and Stokes, M. (2009) Pocketbook of neurological Physiotherapy. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
ISBN: 9780443068546 £21.99
EQUIPMENT
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO PURCHASE AND HOW CAN I BUY IT?
You can purchase the following equipment at the book fair during the first 2 weeks of term:
8" Goniometer
£8
Scissors
£3
Nylon Patella Hammer
£8
Stethoscope Frokam
£8
Tape measure
£3
Total cost if bought as a pack
These prices may change.
£28
When you start in September you will receive a set of bones to be shared with 3 other students in your group (free
of charge). If you wish to buy your own set you may buy them online. The approximate cost for a Half
Disarticulated Budget Skeleton with Skull is £76.00 although this varies widely online. This is optional.
The above items will be required in the 1st year; therefore you are advised to have
sufficient funds available to purchase them