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

Describes the basis and practice of MET, a widely recognized 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.