{"product_id":"chaitows-muscle-energy-techniques-sasha-chaitow-9780702082726","title":"Chaitow's Muscle Energy Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fifth edition of this well-loved manual for understanding and using Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) presents clear guidelines for their applications, resting on the newest scientific research and embedded in the framework of whole-person health care. It provides a comprehensive, evidence-based how-to guide for applying MET in the treatment of some forms of musculoskeletal dysfunction, to alleviate pain, and support functional movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with colour illustrations and complemented by more than 50 instructional videos featuring Leon Chaitow demonstrating the techniques described, \u003ci\u003eMuscle Energy Techniques 5e\u003c\/i\u003e guides the reader through both theory and practice, with an emphasis on evidence-informed clinical reasoning and application. This fifth edition reconvenes the international team of expert contributors originally selected by Leon Chaitow to present the role of METs in a range of clinical settings and scenarios. These include the use of METs for treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, prevention and management of trauma and injuries in athletes, and their successful incorporation into physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathic, massage therapy, and rehabilitation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew chapters and sections embed the use of METs in the biopsychosocial framework for whole-person healthcare based on the latest guidelines. Includes case studies and guidance for clinical practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely new research review chapter presents the latest research findings underpinning MET methodology and develops considerations regarding evidence-informed practice with attention to current debates.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated chapter on the history of MET explains the impact of historical context on clinical practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased emphasis on pulsed MET and updated research on the role of isotonic eccentric stretching and isometric eccentric contractions in rehabilitation, strengthening, and restoring functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped section and references to fascia research and its implications for MET.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdates in all chapters prioritizing whole-person healthcare.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully updated references throughout with close cross-referencing between chapters and awareness of international context and research developments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for all professionals with an interest in manual and movement therapy, including osteopaths, physiotherapists, exercise scientists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, manual therapists, massage therapists, and personal trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sasha Chaitow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0702082724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780702082726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Elsevier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.13h x 7.40w x 0.55d","brand":"Sasha Chaitow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44201834709247,"sku":"9780702082726","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2641d4b7-a5ce-40f5-a846-c0ebd0cd0c31.jpg?v=1691491692","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chaitows-muscle-energy-techniques-sasha-chaitow-9780702082726","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}