Muscle Energy Techniques

Question 1

What technique is used for METs

Answer 1

In which a patient’s muscles are actively used on request, from a precisely controlled position, in a specific direction, and against a distinctly executed counterforce

Question 2

What are the benefits of METs

Answer 2

Restore normal joint ROM
Strengthening weak muscles
Increasing joint mobility
Boosting local circulation
Improving musculoskeletal function

Question 3

What are the two main applications of MET

Answer 3

Post isometric relaxation
Reciprocal inhibition

Both techniques involve the stretch reflex
Muscle spindles- sensitive to change in length and speed
Golgi tendon organs- detect prolonged change in tension

Question 4

MET Method of application

Answer 4

Patients limb is taken to a point where resistance is felt. The patient is then asked to isometrically contract the muscle to be treated (PIR) or the antagonist (RI) using approx 20% of the muscle strength capability