Muscle Energy Techniques, 4th Edition

Muscle Energy Techniques 4e sets out clear, practical and clinical guidelines for all students and practitioners wishing to use MET techniques as part of their patient management. Fully updated and now published in full colour throughout, this book has an accompanying website with video clips presenting the full array of modern METs in a variety of acute, chronic and rehabilitation settings.

"The practical application of MET starts from Chapter 5. The videos are accessible via a website whose address is within the book. A simple log in and you have access to a collection of MET greatest hits. The videos are clear, simple and short but not inclusive of all the techniques in the book" Reviewed by InTouch, May 2015

Key Features

Introduces new methodology and instructs in the scientific basis and correct application of existing METs

Explains the value of METs in the treatment of a variety of problems ranging from hypertonicity and muscle tightness to joint dysfunction and joint capsule adhesions

Provides precise assessment and diagnosis guidelines from a variety of perspectives including osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, athletic training and massage therapy

Details the background to soft tissue dysfunction and explains the adaptive chain reactions that both produce and result from dysfunction

Gives many variations on the safe use of MET in acute, chronic and rehabilitation settings

Highly illustrated with full-colour line drawings and diagrams

Supplemented by a website which includes video clips of experienced practitioners demonstrating the techniques

Ideal for experienced practitioners as well as those taking undergraduate and postgraduate courses in manual therapy