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The essential manual for Muscle Energy Techniques (METs), revised and updated—with new insights, advanced MET applications, and guidance on assessing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal dysfunctions and sports injuries
Includes step-by-step instructions, 200+ photos, and worksheets for postural assessment and muscle weakness
This practical guide—packed with full-color photographs and anatomical illustrations—explains the foundational theory of MET and offers hands-on instruction for treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Structured in 5 parts, this book shows practitioners how to work different techniques on key muscle groups in the upper and lower body, trunk, and pelvis. Specific applications and topics explored include:
Lengthening techniques for the shoulder complex: pecs, abductors, and extensors
Assessing and understanding muscle weakness in the pectorals, IT band, TFL, gluteals, and more
Learning the core 5-5-5 approach
Self-help MET exercises that anyone can perform anytime, anywhere, without special equipment
Exercises for restoring tone, strengthening muscles, boosting mobility, reducing pain, and increasing joint function
A must-have for any student or practitioner of physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, massage, or bodywork, Muscle Energy Techniques is designed to help readers expand their clinical skills, enhance patients’ treatment outcomes, and apply versatile, evidence-based manual therapy practices.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2022
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1623177871
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1623177874
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.49 x 0.3 x 9.67 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #351,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #141 in Physical Therapy (Books) #246 in Medical Anatomy #4,901 in Alternative Medicine (Books)
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