Techniques

Question 1

Muscle METs

Answer 1

5-7 seconds, 3-5 times

Stretch muscle to the restrictive barrier and get patient to lightly resist concentrically

Question 2

Joint METs

Answer 2

5-7 seconds, 3-5 times

Take joint to the restrictive barrier as you would an articulation technique and get patient to lightly do the opposite movement

Question 3

Counterstrain

Answer 3

60-90 seconds or until tissue texture change

Apply inhibition and then perform the muscle’s movement

Question 4

Myofascial release

Answer 4

60-90 seconds or until tissue texture change

Move the muscle so that it is in a degree of its movement and perform longitudinal massage whilst moving the muscle

Question 5

Articulation techniques

Answer 5

60-90 seconds or until tissue texture change

Just joint play movements performed in a slow, methodical manner

Question 6

What do management techniques aim to achieve?

Answer 6

1. Decrease in pain
2. Promote mobility and movement
3. Support tissue healing and collagen remodelling
4. Promote fluid drainage

Question 7

What do METs aim to do?

Answer 7

Engage the restrictive barrier, then re-engage the new restrictive barrier