Revised and updated: a fresh new look to an established
best-seller--an essential tool for physical therapists that offers
unique insights into the versatile and highly effective technique of
muscle energy techniques.
Muscle Energy Techniques is a must-have for any student or
practitioner of physical therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy,
chiropractic, or massage therapy. This practical guide--packed with
full-color photographs and illustrations--fully explains the theory and
practice of a range of muscle energy techniques.
The book is broken in 5 parts. In part I, John Gibbons examines the
theory and principles behind muscle energy techniques, with chapters
that explain the technique, muscle imbalances, myofascial slings, and
core muscle relationships.
Parts II to IV break down the technique by body area--upper body, lower
body, trunk, and pelvis--with clear descriptive explanations of the
techniques. Accompanied by color photographs with directional arrows,
each shows the practitioner how to maximize treatment benefits. Clear
drawings allow the reader to understand the basic anatomy of each
muscle.
A concluding part V shows two applications of muscle energy techniques:
self-lengthening techniques for the shoulder complex and muscle weakness
testing of the gluteals.