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 ...
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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. Additional techniques are added to both text and DVD-ROM videos. Information is expanded on some of the techniques included in previous edition. Content is updated throughout, with reference to the latest published research. Four new chapters cover efficacy and research, MET in a massage therapy setting, MET in treatment of athletic injuries, and MET in physical medicine settings.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. DVD included. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 9780443101144.
