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.
Author(s): Gibbons, John
Edition: 2
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Language: English
Commentary: Muscle Energy Techniques, Practical Guide for Physical Therapists
Pages: 162
Tags: Muscle Energy Techniques, Practical Guide for Physical Therapists
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations and Terms
PART ITHEORY
Chapter 1
Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle
Overview of Skeletal Muscle Structure
Motor Unit of a Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Reflexes
Isometric and Isotonic Contractions
Chapter 2
Introduction to Muscle Energy Techniques
Some of the Benefits of METs
Physiological Effects of METs
MET Method of Application
MET Procedure
Chapter 3
Muscle Imbalances
Posture
Muscle Activity Before and After Stretching
Chapter 4
Myofascial Slings and Core Muscle Relationships
Form Closure
Force Closure
Force Couple
The Inner Unit: The Core
The Outer Unit: The Integrated Sling System
Posture and Positional Deviations
PART IIPRACTICE—UPPER BODY
Chapter 5
Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae
Trapezius
Assessment of Upper Trapezius
MET Treatment of Right Upper Trapezius
Levator Scapulae
Assessment of Levator Scapulae
MET Treatment of Levator Scapulae
Chapter 6
Sternocleidomastoid and Scalenes
Sternocleidomastoid
Assessment of SCM
MET Treatment of Right SCM
Scalenes
Assessment of the Right Scalenes
MET Treatment of Right Scalenes
Chapter 7
Pectorals and Coracoid Muscles
Pectoralis Major
Assessment of Pectoralis Major
MET Treatment of Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Minor
Biceps Brachii
Coracobrachialis
Observational Assessment of Pectoralis Minor
MET Treatment of Pectoralis Minor
Chapter 8
Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major
Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Assessment of Latissimus Dorsi
MET Treatment of Right Latissimus Dorsi
Chapter 9
Rotator Cuff—Subscapularis and Infraspinatus
Role of the Shoulder Complex
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Assessment of Subscapularis
MET Treatment of Subscapularis
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Assessment of Infraspinatus
MET Treatment of Infraspinatus
Combined Motion: Scapulohumeral Rhythm (2:1)
Neutral Position of the Scapula and the Scapular Plane
Scapulothoracic Motion
PART IIIPRACTICE—LOWER BODY
Chapter 10
Gastrocnemius and Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Assessment of Gastrocnemius
MET Treatment of Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Assessment of Soleus
MET Treatment of Soleus
Chapter 11
Hamstrings
Hamstrings
General Assessment of the Hamstrings
MET Treatment of the Hamstrings (Non-Specific)
Assessment of the Medial Hamstrings (Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus)
Assessment of the Lateral Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris)
Chapter 12
Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band
Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band
Assessment of the TFL and ITB
MET Treatment of the TFL and ITB
Chapter 13
Adductors
Adductors
Assessment of the Adductors
MET Treatment of the Adductors
PART IVPRACTICE—TRUNK AND PELVIS
Chapter 14
Iliopsoas and Rectus Femoris
Iliopsoas
Assessment of the Iliopsoas
MET Treatment of the Iliopsoas
Rectus Femoris
Assessment of the Rectus Femoris
MET Treatment of the Rectus Femoris
Chapter 15
Hip Complex and Piriformis
Piriformis
Observation Assessment of the Position of the Hip
Passive Assessment of the Piriformis
MET Treatment of the Piriformis
Chapter 16
Quadratus Lumborum and Erector Spinae
Quadratus Lumborum
Assessment of QL
MET Treatment of QL
Erector Spinae
Assessment of Erector Spinae
Specific Test for the Length of the Lumbar Erector Spinae
MET Treatment of the Lumbar Erector Spinae
PART VAPPLICATIONS
Chapter 17
Self-Lengthening Techniques for the Shoulder Complex
Self-Lengthening Protocol for the Shoulder Complex
Chapter 18
Muscle Weakness Testing and the Gluteals
Gluteus Maximus
Hip Extension Firing Pattern Test
Gluteus Medius
Assessment of Gmed
Hip Abduction Firing Pattern Test
Serratus Anterior
Assessment of Serratus Anterior
Trapezius
Assessment of Lower Fibers of Trapezius
Appendix 1 Anatomical Movements
Appendix 2 Common Postural Deviations
Appendix 3 Tables for Dysfunction Testing
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