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Muscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists

John Gibbons

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Description:Muscle energy techniques (METs) are a tool for physical therapists to strengthen patients' weak muscles, restore normal muscle tone, increase joint mobility, and improve circulation, musculoskeletal function, and overall well-being. First developed in 1948 by American osteopath Fred Mitchell, METs offer a valuable approach for practitioners of physiotherapy, sports therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, yoga, and Pilates. METs are unique in their application: rather than the therapist initiating the effort, the patient contracts specific muscles against a resistance applied by the therapist, who is simply guiding the exertion in a controlled position and direction.While METs have been in practice for decades, the theory behind them is often misunderstood and the possibilities for their application overlooked. Muscle Energy Techniques is the first affordable, accessible guide to METs for students and practitioners of all levels. Author John Gibbons walks readers through the assessment testing of chronically tight muscles and shows how to apply a specific MET to correct dysfunctional muscles and restore normality. Easy-to-follow postural muscle tables and 160 full-color photographs and illustrations aid practitioners in monitoring the progress of patients and provide students with the underpinning knowledge of the specific anatomy. The principles described can be incorporated quickly and effectively into a treatment plan and used to assist in the rehabilitation of anyone who is recovering from an injury.Table of Contents:AcknowledgmentsPrefaceChapter 1: Anatomical TerminologyChapter 2: Planes of Body MotionChapter 3: Muscles and FunctionChapter 4: Theory of Muscle Energy TechniquesChapter 5: Muscle Imbalances Chapter 6: Core Muscle RelationshipsChapter 7: Upper Body Chapter 8: Lower BodyChapter 9: TrunkChapter 10: Specific Testing for Muscle WeaknessReferencesIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Muscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists. To get started finding Muscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Muscle energy techniques (METs) are a tool for physical therapists to strengthen patients' weak muscles, restore normal muscle tone, increase joint mobility, and improve circulation, musculoskeletal function, and overall well-being. First developed in 1948 by American osteopath Fred Mitchell, METs offer a valuable approach for practitioners of physiotherapy, sports therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, yoga, and Pilates. METs are unique in their application: rather than the therapist initiating the effort, the patient contracts specific muscles against a resistance applied by the therapist, who is simply guiding the exertion in a controlled position and direction.While METs have been in practice for decades, the theory behind them is often misunderstood and the possibilities for their application overlooked. Muscle Energy Techniques is the first affordable, accessible guide to METs for students and practitioners of all levels. Author John Gibbons walks readers through the assessment testing of chronically tight muscles and shows how to apply a specific MET to correct dysfunctional muscles and restore normality. Easy-to-follow postural muscle tables and 160 full-color photographs and illustrations aid practitioners in monitoring the progress of patients and provide students with the underpinning knowledge of the specific anatomy. The principles described can be incorporated quickly and effectively into a treatment plan and used to assist in the rehabilitation of anyone who is recovering from an injury.Table of Contents:AcknowledgmentsPrefaceChapter 1: Anatomical TerminologyChapter 2: Planes of Body MotionChapter 3: Muscles and FunctionChapter 4: Theory of Muscle Energy TechniquesChapter 5: Muscle Imbalances Chapter 6: Core Muscle RelationshipsChapter 7: Upper Body Chapter 8: Lower BodyChapter 9: TrunkChapter 10: Specific Testing for Muscle WeaknessReferencesIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Muscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists. To get started finding Muscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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