Muscle Energy Techniques

This updated edition of Muscle Energy Techniques is a comprehensive guide for physical therapy students and practitioners, offering essential insights and practical applications.

This revised and updated edition of Muscle Energy Techniques presents a fresh perspective on a well-established best seller, offering unique insights into a versatile and highly effective method used in physical therapy. Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) is an essential resource for students and practitioners across various fields, including physical therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy. The practical guide is rich with color photographs that vividly illustrate both the theory and practice of a range of muscle energy techniques.

Muscle Energy Techniques is structured into five comprehensive parts. The first part delves into the theoretical foundations and principles of MET, introducing key concepts such as muscle imbalances, myofascial slings, and core muscle relationships. This theoretical groundwork seamlessly transitions into practical applications, making it easier for readers to grasp the importance of the techniques. Parts II through IV focus on specific body areas—upper body, lower body, and trunk and pelvis—providing clear, descriptive explanations of each technique, supplemented by color photographs and directional arrows to enhance understanding.

The final section of the book presents two practical applications of MET: self-lengthening techniques for the shoulder complex and assessments for muscle weakness in the gluteals. This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in physical therapy and related modalities, ensuring that Muscle Energy Techniques will be a reference book that practitioners will return to repeatedly.