Chaitow's Muscle Energy Techniques Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
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.
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.
Key Features
- NEW! Nora AI - an AI-powered learning assistant exclusive to Elsevier ebooks on VitalSource's Bookshelf® platform - offers built-in AI learning support that provides personalized answers based on content from the Elsevier ebook
- Evidence-informed, whole-person approach: Clear MET application guidelines grounded in the newest scientific research within biopsychosocial care
- Comprehensive how-to for musculoskeletal dysfunction: Practical instruction to reduce pain and support functional movement
- Visual and learning support: Colour illustrations plus 50+ instructional videos featuring Leon Chaitow demonstrating techniques
- Structured clinical use: Focus on clinical reasoning, including how to use MET, sequential assessment, and treatment of postural muscles and joints
- Broad clinical and specialty applications: Coverage spanning spinal cases, rehabilitation (including post-surgical), athletic injuries, and integration with INIT for myofascial pain
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780702082740 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | Edited by Sasha Chaitow, PhD and Sandy Fritz, MS, BCTMB, CMBE |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
| Edition Number | 5 |
| Format | eBook |
| Trim | Other |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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1. Evidence-Informed Muscle Energy Techniques in the Biopsychosocial Framework
2. Muscle Energy Techniques
3. The History and Context of Muscle Energy Technique
4. MET: Efficacy and Research
5. How to Use MET
6. Sequential Assessment and MET Treatment of Main Postural Muscles
7. MET and the Treatment of Joints
8. Muscle Energy Techniques in Complex or Challenging Spinal Cases
9. Manual Resistance Techniques in Rehabilitation
10. MET in Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
11. MET in the Physical Therapy Setting
12. MET in a Massage Therapy Setting
13. MET in Treatment of Athletic Injuries
14. Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Myofascial Pain
