Muscle Energy Techniques by Leon Chaitow describes manipulative techniques in which a patient actively uses muscles from a controlled position against a distinct counterforce. This new edition includes new techniques added to both the text CD-ROM, and also expands on techniques included in the previous edition. Four new chapters have been added, covering efficacy and research, MET in a massage therapy setting, MET in treatment of athletic injuries, and MET in physical medicine settings. Assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient self-application of these methods are also covered in full. Illustrated. Softcover, 354 pages. Includes a CD-ROM.