Muscle Energy Techniques THIRD EDITION

This comprehensive text describes the basis and practice of Muscle Energy Techniques
(MET), a widely recognized approach to treating musculoskeletal dysfunction. It describes
those manipulative techniques in which a patient, on request, actively uses his or her
muscles from a controlled position in a specific direction against a distinct counterforce
applied by the practitioner. These techniques are combined from methods used in physical
therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and manual medicine. A companion DVD-ROM includes
video clips demonstrating the application of techniques.
 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.
 Includes a companion DVD-ROM with video clips of the author demonstrating the
techniques.
 Additional techniques are added to both text and DVD-ROM videos.
 Information is expanded on some of the techniques included in previous edition.
 Content is updated throughout, with reference to the latest published research.
 Four new chapters cover efficacy and research, MET in a massage therapy setting, MET
in treatment of athletic injuries, and MET in physical medicine settings.