One of my favorites right now. MET is a great adjunct to what we do. Read my review of this at www.mikereinold.com.

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Product Description

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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #80423 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 354 pages

Review
"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!

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


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

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

About the Author
World reknowned guru in the field of manual therapy and bodywork. Author of numerous CL titles: Palpation Skills Modern Neuromuscular Technique Fybromyalgia Syndrome Positional Release Techniques Delany and Chaitow: Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular Technique vols 1 and 2. Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice New series in colaboration with Sandy Fritz: A massage therapist's guide to understanding, locating and treating myofascial trigger points A massage therapist's guide to lower back and pelvic pain Chaitow is also involved in several books commissioned from the USA. Editor of Journal of Bodywork and Movement therapies. Also published several books for the general public (published by Thorsons). Travels widely teaching and lecturing, particularly in the USA, Australia, UK and Europe.

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Customer Reviews

EXCELLENT!
This is the best book I've come across for introducing a novice to the concepts and practice of MET. Chaitow's other books tend to go into very minute detail about the nervous system component of these techniques. This book is very well ordered and the assessments and techniques don't get lost in the minutae. HIs very clear presentation of the far-reaching effects of dysfunction in one part of the body is excellent. If you are interested in these techniques, this is the book! You can then follow up with his other books on the subject, especially Soft Tissue Manipulations. I'm using this book in a medical massage program in which I am an instructor.

A little goldmine
I teach massage therapy here in Australia. Often, students will ask about books they should buy in order to become better therapists, and this is one that I always happily recommend. The techniques are well explained and relatively easy to apply. What's more they are safe, as well as beautifully effective. Anyone interested in improving their results with bodywork should have a look at this (and most of Chaitow's work, as far as I am concerned!).

MET's Simplified
What a fantastic book! I am a massage therapist in Australia and wish I had known about this book whilst I was in training. The content is written in a way that makes it very easy to understand. I have also found techniques that work much better than the ones I was taught in class. Well done Leon!