Muscle Energy Techniques with CD-ROM (Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques)
Muscle Energy Techniques with CD-ROM (Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques) by Leon Chaitow ND DO (UK) is published by Churchill Livingstone and was released on September 13, 2001. This edition spans 232 pages and is presented in English. The book describes the basis and practice of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), a recognized approach for treating musculoskeletal dysfunction. It integrates methods from physical therapy, osteopathy, and manual medicine, offering a comprehensive overview of the techniques involved.
Readers will find detailed explanations of soft tissue dysfunction, including the chain reactions associated with these issues. The text provides precise assessment and diagnosis guidelines, variations for safe MET application across different settings, and methods for addressing whole muscle problems, local dysfunction, and joint restrictions. Additionally, the included CD-ROM features video clips that demonstrate the application of these techniques, enhancing the learning experience. The book also includes a new chapter on alternative stretching approaches and an expanded section on MET’s role in joint treatment, reflecting the latest research in the field.
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Describes the basis and practice of MET, a widely recognized 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.
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