Hip and Knee

Question 1

When should you use MET/ART for hip and knee?

Answer 1

• When trying to balance muscle tone
• Strengthen weak muscles
• Reduce assymetrical motion
• Enhance circulation of bodily fluids
• Lengthen shortened muscle
• well toelrated in all age groups
• Apply ART when MET is not indicated

Question 2

What are the contraindications for MET/ART?

Answer 2

• Fractures/Acute sprains
• Dislocations
• Spinal segmental/joint instability
• If technique promotes tendon avulsion
• Situations worsened by muscle activity )=(post surgery, post mi, metastasis)
• Neurovascular compromise
• Unable/unwilling to follow commands