Muscle Energy Techniques - with access to www.chaitowmuscleenergytechniques.com. Foreword by Donald R. Murphy

Muscle Energy Techniques 4e sets out clear, practical and clinical guidelines for all students and practitioners wishing to use MET techniques as part of their patient management. Fully updated and now published in full colour throughout, this book has an accompanying website with video clips presenting the full array of modern METs in a variety of acute, chronic and rehabilitation settings.

"The practical application of MET starts from Chapter 5. The videos are accessible via a website whose address is within the book. A simple log in and you have access to a collection of MET greatest hits. The videos are clear, simple and short but not inclusive of all the techniques in the book" Reviewed by InTouch, May 2015
Introduces new methodology and instructs in the scientific basis and correct application of existing METs

Explains the value of METs in the treatment of a variety of problems ranging from hypertonicity and muscle tightness to joint dysfunction an d joint capsule adhesions

Provides precise assessment and diagnosis guidelines from a variety of perspectives including osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, athletic training and massage therapy

Details the background to soft tissue dysfunction and explains the adaptive chain reactions that both produce and result from dysfunction

Gives many variations on the safe use of MET in acute, chronic and rehabilitation settings

Highly illustrated with full-colour line drawings and diagrams

Supplemented by a website which includes video clips of experienced practitioners demonstrating the techniques

Ideal for experienced practitioners as well as those taking undergraduate and postgraduate courses in manual therapy Now published in full colour throughout

Presents the latest research findings underpinning the practice of MET methodology from differing areas of practice

Presents the increasingly refined ways of u sing the variety of MET methods to allow the reader to safely apply them in a variety of settings

Video clips on an associated website presents practical examples of the METs explored in the book

Contains a new chapter on the history of MET to provide useful insights from pioneers of the method

New chapters by orthopaedic surgeons discuss the relevance of MET in the rehabilitative setting

Contains a completely new chapter on the relevance of MET to massage therapy as well as expanded sections on its value in chiropractic, sports injury and physiotherapy

Contains an increased emphasis on pulsed MET and isotonic eccentric stretching

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

Muscle Energy Techniques

The history of MET

MET: efficacy and research

How to use MET

Sequential assessment and MET treatment of main postural muscles

MET and the treatment of joints

MET in cases of spinal injury or pathology
a Manual resistance techniques in rehabilitation
b MET in post-surgical rehabilitation
MET in the physical therapy setting
MET in a massage therapy setting
MET in treatment of athletic injuries
Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) and myofascial pain

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Comments about previous editions

I'm rather taken with the new edition of this book. Dr. Chaitow has gathered well known experts from several disciplines and has crafted a book that will be used by all of them. A great deal of care has gone into this book. There is a wealth of clinical information and a very good overview of research regarding the use of MET in managing a range of conditions and clinical situations. The focus on other disciplines is a great plus in this new edition. I recommend it.

Weighted Numerical Score 95 - 4 Stars!

Dana J. Lawrence, DC of Doody's Book Reviews


This book does not disappoint. Everything you ever wanted to know about [MET] is contained within these pages. The format is very user friendly and the book is littered with clinically relevant ideas and techniques. The volume is sure to help enhance your practice.

Steve Canning, In Touch, Spring 2008, No. 122.