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Muscle Energy Techniques
Leon ChaitowCraig Liebenson
出版Churchill Livingstone, 2001
主題Health & Fitness / Exercise / Strength TrainingMedical / Allied Health Services / Physical TherapyMedical / Alternative & Complementary MedicineMedical / ChiropracticMedical / Physical Medicine & RehabilitationMedical / Osteopathy
ISBN04430649629780443064968
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=D3BtAAAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋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.