muscle energy technique Flashcards
1
Q
MET can be used to
A
lengthen a shortened muscle
mobilise an articulation with restricted mobility
strengthen a physiologically weakened mm
reduce localised odema and passive congestion
2
Q
WHAT TYPE OF CONTRACTION IS USED FOR MET
A
LIGHT ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION
3
Q
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE PHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS FOR MET
A
STRETCH MYOFASCIAL TISSUES
INHIBITION OF PAIN
FLUID TRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT OF PROPRIOCEPTION AND MOTOR CONTROL
REFLEX MUSCLE RELAXATION
