Describes the basis and practice of MET ie those manipulative techniques in which a patient, on request, actively uses his or her muscles from a controlled position in a specific direction against a distinct counterforce applied by the practitioner.. This is now a widely recognised approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. It combines methods used in physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and manual medicine. The text provides a comprehensive and uptodate presentation of the techniques. The DVD-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.
• Includes a companion DVD-ROM with video clips of the author demonstrating the techniques.

1. An introduction to muscle energy techniques

2. Patterns of function and dysfunction

3. How to use MET

4. NEW! Muscle energy technique: efficacy and research

5. Sequential assessment and MET treatment of main postural muscles

6. MET and the treatment of joints

7. Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT)

8. Manual resistance techniques in rehabilitation

9. NEW! Muscle Energy Technique in the physical medicine settings

10. NEW! MET in a massage therapy setting

11. NEW! MET in treatment of athletic injuries

By Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, Osteopathic Practitioner and Senior Lecturer, University of Westminister, London, UK