Leon Chaitow "Muscle Energy Techniques: Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques" (2nd Edition)

Leon Chaitow | ISBN: 0443064962 | 2nd Edition | Book & Videos (CD) | 218 pages | 95.7 MB

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.

The book :
- 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

Contents

Forword by Donald Murphy DC
An introduction to muscle energy techniques (MET)
Patterns of function and dysfunction.
How to use MET.
Sequential assessment and MET treatment of main postural muscles.
Manual resistance techniques and rehabilitation. (by Craig Liebenson DC)
MET and the treatment of joints.
Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT).
MET in Physical Therapy Setting
MET in a massage setting
MET in treatment of athletic injuries
MET: Efficacy & Research
The addition of a CD-Rom to supplement the practical descriptions is probably worth the expense of buying a new copy alone. The video clips on (the) CD-Rom provide that additional perspective when explaining a practical topic that is sometimes difficult to do in 2D format. Well done to the author and publishers for this welcome innovation.

Download Link:
Part I - http://rapidshare.com/files/150745003/Muscle_Energy_Techniques.rar.001
Part II - http://rapidshare.com/files/150745005/Muscle_Energy_Techniques.rar.002
Part III - http://rapidshare.com/files/150754710/Muscle_Energy_Techniques.rar.003
Part IV - http://rapidshare.com/files/150754711/Muscle_Energy_Techniques.rar.004
Part V - http://rapidshare.com/files/150811908/Muscle_Energy_Techniques.rar.005
Part VI - http://rapidshare.com/files/150811911/Muscle_Energy_Techniques.rar.006