Muscle Energy Techniques, Second Edition: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists - Paperback
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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.
Muscle Energy Techniques, Second Edition: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists - Paperback
$31.95
by John Gibbons (Author)
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.
Author Biography
JOHN GIBBONS is a registered sports osteopath, multi-published author and lecturer for the Bodymaster Method (R). He specializes in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, specifically for the University of Oxford sports teams. Having lectured in the field of sports medicine and physical therapy since 1999, John delivers advanced therapy training to qualified professionals throughout the UK and internationally. He has written over 45 articles on various aspects of physical therapy, which have been published through companies like SportEx, Federation of Holistic Therapies, Massage World, Positive Health and Sports Injury Bulletin.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.7 x 7.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 21, 2022
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