
Leon Chaitow (1937–2018)
Author of Muscle Energy Techniques (Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques)
About the Author
Leon Chaitow N.D., D.O., graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1960. Since 1983 he has been a visiting lecturer at numerous chiropractic, physiotherapy, osteopathic, naturopathic, and massage schools in Europe, the United States, Canada, and Australia. He is author and show more editor of over 70 books and is the founding editor in chief of the peer-reviewed Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. He lives and works in London and Corfu, Greece. show less
Series
Works by Leon Chaitow
Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1: The Upper Body (2000) 30 copies, 1 review
The Acupuncture Treatment of Pain: Safe and Effective Methods for Using Acupuncture in Pain Relief (1976) 30 copies
Amino Acids in Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Application of Protein Constituents (1985) 27 copies
Soft-Tissue Manipulation: A Practitioner's Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Soft-Tissue Dysfunction and Reflex Activity (1987) 24 copies
Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain, Revised Edition: What Causes It, How It Feels and What To Do About It (Thorsons Health Series) (1995) 21 copies, 1 review
A Massage Therapist's Guide to Understanding, Locating and Treating Myofascial Trigger Points (2006) 17 copies
Your Complete Stress-Proofing Programme: How to Protect Yourself Against the Ill-Effects of Stress : Including Relaxation and Meditation Techniques (1983) 12 copies, 1 review
Maintaining Body Balance, Flexibility & Stability: A Practical Guide to the Prevention & Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain & Dysfunction (2004) 12 copies
Probiotics: The Revolutionary 'Friendly Bacteria' Way to Vital Health and Well-Being (1990) 10 copies
How to Overcome Pain: Natural Approaches to Dealing with Everything from Arthritis, Anxiety and Back Pain to Headaches, PMS, and IBS (2017) 9 copies
Vaccination and Immunization: Dangers, Delusions and Alternatives (What Every Parent Should Know) (1987) 9 copies
The Book of Pain Relief/a Comprehensive Self-Help Guide to Easing and Treating Both Chronic and Short-Term Pain (1994) 8 copies
Fatigue: How to Fight Fatigue Through the Use of Diet, Exercise, and Other Natural Methods (The New Self Help Series) (1988) 7 copies
Naturopathic Physical Medicine: Theory and Practice for Manual Therapists and Naturopaths (2008) 6 copies
Palpatory Literacy: The Complete Instruction Manual for the Hands on Therapist (1991) 6 copies, 1 review
Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics: How you can supercharge your immune system and fight infection (2001) 4 copies
Palpation and Assessment in Manual Therapy: Learning the Art and Refining Your Skills (2017) 3 copies
Holistic Pain Relief 2 copies
Massoterapia neuromuscolare: diagnosi e trattamento: integrazione posturale: riflessi (1983) 2 copies
Osteopathic Self-Treatment: Safe and Effective Self-Help Techniques for Relaxing Tense Muscles and Easing Pain (1990) 2 copies
Naturopathic physical medicine : theory and practice for manual therapists and naturopaths (2008) 2 copies
Tecnicas de liberacion posicional 2 copies
Schmerzen lindern durch eigene Aktivität. Natürliche Schmerzbekämpfung durch Druck, Dehnung oder Kältereize (1990) 1 copy
The Raw Materials of Health: Effective Treatment Using a New Range of Special Supplements (1989) 1 copy
Fascia Research III (Basic Science and Impolications for Conventional and Complementary Health Care, Fascia Research III) (2012) 1 copy
YOUR OWN SLIMMING AND HEALTH PROGRAMME: A PERSONAL PLAN TO HELP YOU EAT WELL, FEEL WELL AND LOSE WEIGHT (1985) 1 copy
Zdrav duh v zdravem telesu 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1937
- Date of death
- 2018
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- naturopath
osteopath
acupuncturist - Relationships
- Chaitow, Alkmini (echtg.)
- Short biography
- Dr. Leon Chaitow is a registered osteopath and naturopath, as well as the editor of Britain’s Journal of Bodywork and Movement and the author of more than 60 books on health topics. He lives in the UK and lectures internationally to medical professionals.
- Nationality
- UK
- Places of residence
- South Africa
London, England, UK
Greece - Associated Place (for map)
- London, England, UK
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Reviews
On one level I can't comment much because I haven't tried it but on another level I don't know that giving up that much food would be the best thing for me. It follows the usual advice from this kind of book. Give up Coffee, give up sugar, avoid as much processed food as possible and take a tonne of supplements. For a change Chaitow doesn't seem to be selling his own range, which is typical of this sort of advice book. I may try it at some stage but as a gluten intolerant person it would be show more removing some of my favourite foods (I have also been banned from giving up coffee, though I have reduced my consumption)
If I was doing this I would talk seriously to my doctor ahead of time and modify it in line with their advice.
It looks like the text was scanned from an earlier edition and isn't as sharp as I'd like. show less
If I was doing this I would talk seriously to my doctor ahead of time and modify it in line with their advice.
It looks like the text was scanned from an earlier edition and isn't as sharp as I'd like. show less
Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain: What Causes It, How It Feels, and What To Do About It (Thorsons health series) by Leon Chaitow
Leon Chaitow explains what fibromyalgia is and how it affects sufferers. He examines the value of various self-help measures to enhance treatment, including: massage, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, acupuncture, detoxification, skin brushing, herbal and homeopathic remedies, diet, amino acids, antioxidants and other supplements, and relaxation techniques. Chaitow is a registered osteopath and naturopath and a senior lecturer in Complementary Health Studies.
Cranial manipulation is a fast growing area of manual therapy practice. In this book, Leon Chaitow presents the latest thinking on the use of this valuable approach together with the most up to date research evidence to support its use. Written in the style of a clinical manual, the text is easy to follow and links the theory to the practical problems of the clinician. The book is unique in describing both soft tissue and osseous applications and in providing the clinician with guidance on show more which option to select in different clinical situations. The details of the techniques decribed are supported by high-quality illustrations and practical exercises are included to help improve clinical skills. show less
Disfunções Musculoesqueléticas apresenta exercícios e métodos de autotratamento seguros e eficientes que, em sua maioria, podem ser praticados em casa, sem supervisão, para manter ou melhorar a forma física, ou ainda como parte de um programa de tratamento. Todos os exercícios são explicados por instruções simples e ilustrações claras. As pessoas que recorrem a esses exercícios, como parte de um programa de tratamento ou treinamento, normalmente seguem a orientação e a show more supervisão de um terapeuta ou treinador. Outras utilizarão o livro por conta própria, sem orientação profissional. Os exercícios foram selecionados de modo a atender dois grupos, e o autor levou em conta a variedade dos leitores ao redigir as informações referentes a cada exercício. Assim, a maioria dos exercícios de flexibilidade, estabilidade e equilíbrio é complementada por testes de autoavaliação que permitem ao leitor confirmar ou não a necessidade de fazê-los, e que também poderão ser usados para medir o progresso obtido. Pontos-chave Para o praticante do exercício: - Propósito e objetivo de cada exercício - Posição correta a ser assumida antes de iniciar o exercício - Testes de autoavaliação que permitem verificar o progresso e/ou necessidade do exercício - Claras instruções passo-a-passo sobre o método de cada exercício - Instruções acerca do cronograma e da frequência a serem respeitados - Notas sobre o padrão de respiração e os movimentos dos olhos, capazes de garantir que o exercício seja realizado correta e eficientemente Para o terapeuta ou treinador que orienta os exercícios: - Orientação sobre como escolher os exercícios mais adequados a cada pessoa - Pontos-chave a serem enfatizados ao orientar a utilização de cada exercício - Cartões avulsos que poderão ser usados para lembrar o modo correto da execução de cada exercício show less
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Statistics
- Works
- 109
- Members
- 838
- Popularity
- #30,495
- Rating
- 3.5
- Reviews
- 14
- ISBNs
- 184
- Languages
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