Muscle Energy Techniques

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

Features
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 section on MET and the treatment of joints
General updating in the light of the latest research.

An introduction to muscle energy techniques. Patterns of function and dysfunction. How to use MET. Sequential assessment and MET treatment of main postural muscles. Manual resistance techniques and rehabilitation. MET and the treatment of joints. Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT).