Muscle Energy Techniques with CD-ROM: with access to www.chaitowmuscleenergytechniques.com (The Leon Chaitow Library of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
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About this book
Describes the basis and practice of muscle energy techniques (MET). This is now a widely recognised approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. It fuses methods used in physical therapy osteopathy and manual medicine. The text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of the techniques. The CD-ROM includes video clips to demonstrate the application of the techniques and so supports and supplements the text. 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 Supplemented by a free CD-ROM that includes video clips of the author demonstrating the techniques. New chapter on other stretching approaches Expanded sectionon MET and the treatment of joints General updating in the light of the latest research.
