Muscle Energy Techniques

Author: John Gibbons
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1583945571

Muscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists

Muscle energy techniques (METs) are a tool for physical therapists to strengthen patients' weak muscles, restore normal muscle tone, increase joint mobility, and improve circulation, musculoskeletal function, and overall well-being.
Muscle energy techniques by leon chaitow describes manipulative techniques in which a patient actively uses muscles from a controlled position against a distinct counterforce. this new edition includes new techniques added to both the text cd-rom, and also expands on techniques included in the previous edition. four new chapters have been added, covering efficacy and research, met in a massage therapy setting, met in treatment of athletic injuries, and met in physical medicine settings. assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient self-application of these methods are also covered in full. illustrated. softcover, 354 pages. includes a cd-rom.isbn: 9780443101144 Model: OPTP-870-3
First developed in 1948 by American osteopath Fred Mitchell, METs offer a valuable approach for practitioners of physiotherapy, sports therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, yoga, and Pilates. METs are unique in their application: rather than the therapist initiating the effort, the patient contracts specific muscles against a resistance applied by the therapist, who is simply guiding the exertion in a controlled position and direction.

While METs have been in practice for decades, the theory behind them is often

Muscle energy techniques

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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.

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author john gibbons format paperback language english publication year 30 10 2011 subject medicine subject 2 medical nursing ancillary services ean 9781905367238 title muscle energy techniques sku st 1905367236 product category books comics magazines about speedy hen ltd by continuing with this checkout and ordering from speedy hen you are accepting our current terms and conditions details of which can be found by clicking here author biography john gibbons is a qualified and registered osteopat

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First developed in 1948 by American osteopath Fred Mitchell, METs offer a valuable approach for practitioners of physiotherapy, sports therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, yoga, and Pilates


While METs have been in practice for decades, the theory behind them is often