The fifth edition of this well-loved manual for understanding and using Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) presents clear guidelines for their applications, resting on the newest scientific research and embedded in the framework of whole-person health care. It provides a comprehensive, evidence-based how-to guide for applying MET in the treatment of some forms of musculoskeletal dysfunction, to alleviate pain, and support functional movement. Packed with colour illustrations and complemented by more than 50 instructional videos featuring Leon Chaitow demonstrating the techniques described, Muscle Energy Techniques 5e guides the reader through both theory and practice, with an emphasis on evidence-informed clinical reasoning and application. This fifth edition reconvenes the international team of expert contributors originally selected by Leon Chaitow to present the role of METs in a range of clinical settings and scenarios. These include the use of METs for treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, prevention and management of trauma and injuries in athletes, and their successful incorporation into physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathic, massage therapy, and rehabilitation environments. INDICE: Chapter 1 Muscle Energy Techniques Chapter 2 The History of Muscle Energy Technique Chapter 3 MET: Efficacy and Research Chapter 4 How to use MET Chapter 5 Sequential Assessment and MET Treatment of Main Postural Muscles Chapter 6 MET and the Treatment of Joints Chapter 7 Muscle Energy Techniques in Cases of Spinal Injury of Pathology Chapter 8a Manual Resistance Techniques in Rehabilitation Chapter 8b MET in Post-Surgical Rehabilittion Chapter 9 MET in a Physical Therapy Setting Chapter 10 MET in a Massage Therapy Setting Chapter 11 MET in Treatment of Athletic Injuries Chapter 12 Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Techniques and Myofascial Pain Chapter 13 Stretching (New) Chapter 14 Pain (New)
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-8272-6
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 10/06/2023
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés