Muscle Energy Techniques, Second Edition, fully explains the theory and practice of a range of muscle energy techniques with full-color photographs and illustrations. The text breaks down the techniques by body area and explores muscle imbalances, myofascial slings, and core muscle relationships.
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Höhe: 243 mm
Breite: 192 mm
Dicke: 8 mm
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978-1-913088-32-3 (9781913088323)
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John Gibbons is a registered osteopath, author, and lecturer. He specializes in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries and supports over 75 sports teams in his busy clinic at the prestigious University of Oxford, as well as teaching physical therapists throughout the world. Gibbons is also the author of A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping, The Vital Nerves, The Vital Glutes, Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint, and The Vital Shoulder Complex.
Part I. Theory
Chapter 1. Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 2. Introduction to Muscle Energy Techniques
Chapter 3. Muscle Imbalances
Chapter 4. Myofascial Slings and Core Muscle Relationships
Part II. Practice – Upper Body
Chapter 5. Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae
Chapter 6. Sternocleidomastoid and Scalenes
Chapter 7. Pectorals and Coracoid Muscles
Chapter 8. Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major
Chapter 9. Rotator Cuff – Subscapularis and Infraspinatus
Part III. Practice – Lower Body
Chapter 10. Gastrocnemius and Soleus
Chapter 11. Hamstrings
Chapter 12. Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band
Chapter 13. Adductors
Part IV. Practice – Trunk and Pelvis
Chapter 14. Iliopsoas and Rectus Femoris
Chapter 15. Hip Complex and Piriformis
Chapter 16. Quadratus Lumborum and Erector Spinae
Part V. Applications
Chapter 17. Self-Lengthening Techniques for the Shoulder Complex
Chapter 18. Muscle Weakness Testing and the Gluteals
Appendix 1. Anatomical Movements
Appendix 2. Common Postural Deviations
Appendix 3. Tables for Dysfunction Testing