Muscle Energy Technique - (M.E.T)

CPD Course

Workshop Aims

Professionally and competently demonstrate the skills of MET's used in soft tissue mobilisation. Topics include PIR, lower crossed syndrome and a thorough revision of the postural muscles. A really rewarding and hands on workshop.

Workshop Objectives

On completion of the course, students will be able to professionally and competently demonstrate the skills of Postural Assessment and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET’s) used in Soft Tissue Mobilisation.

Workshop Content And Brief Outline Of Programme

09.30 Registration and Introduction
09.45 Introduction
  • Muscle Energy Techniques for Postural Dysfunction
  • Demonstration
  • Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR)
  • Reciprocal Inhibition (RI)
  • Muscle Spindles / Golgi Tendon Organs
  • Lower Crossed Syndrome
  • Upper Crossed Syndrome
11.05 Break
11.15 Postural Assessment Revision of Postural Muscles – Origin, Insertion and Action Specific Postural Analysis Tests
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Postural Assessment Practical Continued
14.30 Re Cap of MET’s to incorporate into a Sport Massage/Exercise Programme
15.45 Course Summary and Question Answer Session Discussion on Specific Conditions
16.15 Certificates and Dispersal

An in depth understanding of the following muscles, both origin and insertion is essential. Lower Body Hip Flexors – Quadriceps – TFL / ITB – Hamstrings – Calf Muscles Upper Body Rotator Cuff – Trapezius – Pectoralis Major – Latissimus Dorsi.

Related article: Muscle Energy Techniques - To Enhance Rehabilitative Outcomes. Catherine Ortega, EdD, PT, ATC

Cost:  £85.00

Date:  25th June 2009.