Muscle Energy Techniques with CD-ROM: with access to www.chaitowmuscleenergytechniques.com (The Leon Chaitow Library of Bodywork and Movement Therapies) - Softcover

Chaitow ND DO (UK), Leon; Liebenson DC, Craig; Murphy DC DACAN, Donald R.

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9780443064968: Muscle Energy Techniques with CD-ROM: with access to www.chaitowmuscleenergytechniques.com (The Leon Chaitow Library of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0443064962 ISBN 13: 9780443064968
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2001

Synopsis

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.

  • 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
    • Supplemented by a free CD-ROM that includes video clips of the author demonstrating the techniques.
  • New chapter on other stretching approaches
    • Expanded sectionon MET and the treatment of joints
  • General updating in the light of the latest research.

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    About the Author

    Leon Chaitow ND DO is an internationally known and respected osteopathic and naturopathic practitioner and teacher of soft tissue manipulation methods of treatment. He is author of over 60 books, including a series on Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation (Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional Release Techniques, Modern Neuromuscular Techniques) and also Palpation Skills; Cranial

    Manipulation: Theory and Practice; Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Practitioner’s Guide to Treatment, and many more. He is editor of the peer reviewed Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, that offers a multidisciplinary perspective on physical methods of patient care. Leon Chaitow was for many years senior lecturer on the Therapeutic Bodywork degree courses which he helped to design at the School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, where is he now an Honorary Fellow. He continues to teach and practice part-time in London, when not in Corfu, Greece where he focuses on his writing.

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    Publisher
    Churchill Livingstone
    Publication date
    2001
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0443064962
    ISBN 13 
    9780443064968
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    2
    Number of pages
    232
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    • 4.36 out of 5 stars
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