Muscle Energy Techniques with DVD-ROM, 3rd edition

Muscle Energy Techniques with DVD-ROM, 3rd edition
By Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, Osteopathic Practitioner and Senior Lecturer, University of Westminister, London, UK

ISBN 0443101140 / 9780443101144 ? 276 Pages ? 231 Illustrations
Churchill Livingstone ? Published October 2006

Price: Ł 32.99

Describes the basis and practice of MET ie those manipulative techniques in which a patient, on request, actively uses his or her muscles from a controlled position in a specific direction against a distinct counterforce applied by the practitioner.. This is now a widely recognised approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. It combines methods used in physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and manual medicine. The text provides a comprehensive and uptodate presentation of the techniques. The DVD-Rom includes video clips to demonstrate the application of the techniques and so supports and supplements the text.

Reviews

"I'm rather taken with the new edition of this book. Dr. Chaitow has gathered well known experts from several disciplines and has crafted a book that will be used by all of them. A great deal of care has gone into this book. There is a wealth of clinical information and a very good overview of research regarding the use of MET in managing a range of conditions and clinical situations. The focus on other disciplines is a great plus in this new edition. I recommend it." Weighted Numerical Score 95 - 4 Stars! By: Dana J. Lawrence, DC of Doody's Book Reviews

Features

Bonus DVD-Rom includes video clips of the author demonstrating the techniques
Details the background to soft tissue dysfunction and explains the chain reactions which occur as part of such dysfunctions
Provides precise assessment and diagnosis guidelines
Gives many variations on the safe use of MET in acute, chronic and rehabilitation settings
Explains the use of MET for whole muscle problems, local dysfunction and joint restrictions
Suggests patient self-application methods

What's New

Some additional techniques to be added to both text and DVD-Rom videos
Expanded sections on some of the techniques already included
Updated throughout with reference to most recent published research
Four new contributed chapters on efficacy and research, MET in a massage therapy setting, MET in treatment of athletic injuries, and MET in physical medicine settings

Contents
1. An introduction to muscle energy techniques
2. Patterns of function and dysfunction
3. How to use MET
4. NEW! Muscle energy technique: efficacy and research
5. Sequential assessment and MET treatment of main postural muscles
6. MET and the treatment of joints
7. Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT)
8. Manual resistance techniques in rehabilitation
9. NEW! Muscle Energy Technique in the physical medicine settings
10. NEW! MET in a massage therapy setting
11. NEW! MET in treatment of athletic injuries