Name: Chaitow's Muscle Energy Techniques
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ISBN: 9780702082726

Chaitow's Muscle Energy Techniques, 5th Edition, is a manual presenting evidence-based guidelines to apply muscle energy procedures for treating musculoskeletal dysfunction and managing pain. Authored by Sasha Chaitow and Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier UK, this publication provides structured instruction for osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and manual therapists.

The text integrates manual treatment into a biopsychosocial framework aimed at whole-person healthcare. Chapter topics combine practical application guidelines with real-world case studies, spanning acute conditions, chronic pain management, and athletic injury prevention across therapeutic environments.

A primary feature of this edition is the inclusion of more than 50 video demonstrations of Leon Chaitow performing manual techniques. These visual demonstrations assist practitioners, massage therapists, and personal trainers in executing clinical protocols accurately.

Chapter 1: Evidence-Informed Muscle Energy Techniques in the Biopsychosocial Framework
Chapter 2: Muscle Energy Techniques
Chapter 3: The History and Context of Muscle Energy Technique
Chapter 4: MET: Efficacy and Research
Chapter 5: How to Use MET
Chapter 6: Sequential Assessment and MET Treatment of Main Postural Muscles
Chapter 7: MET and the Treatment of Joints
Chapter 8: Muscle Energy Techniques in Complex or Challenging Spinal Cases
Chapter 9: Manual Resistance Techniques in Rehabilitation
Chapter 10: MET in Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Chapter 11: MET in the Physical Therapy Setting
Chapter 12: MET in a Massage Therapy Setting
Chapter 13: MET in Treatment of Athletic Injuries
Chapter 14: Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Myofascial Pain