Muscle Energy Techniques
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Muscle Energy Techniques |
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Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) cover manipulative treatments which involves positioning of the joint and client actively uses and contracts his/her muscles in a specific direction against the therapist's release and followed by release. MET works based on the principle of reciprocal inhibition, which states that when muscles on one side of a joint contract, the muscles on the other side (antagonist) must relax. MET can be used to stretch tight muscles or fascia, strengthen weak muscles, release hypertonicity, lengthen shortened muscles, improve musculoskeletal function, mobilise restricted joints, and to improve range of motion. Muscle Energy Techniques originated in Osteopathy and now incorporated into many disciplines, and are grounded in a foundation of clinical and empirical reasoning. MET was created with an appreciation of the role soft tissue has to play as a possible causative and contributing factor in the development and perpetuation of articular dysfunction. MET is fast becoming an integral tool to the overall treatment regime for many qualified Remedial and Soft Tissue Therapists. These two DVDs are from live presentation from seminars conducted in Melbourne. |
Muscle Energy Technique (MET): Theory & Technical Demonstration
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Running time: 120 mins During this live presentation seminar filmed in Melbourne, Australia in 2005, Dr. Brett Vaughan will present on the science of MET:
The lecture via a Powerpoint presentation is followed by a Technical Demonstration of the more useful and relevant techniques that can be used by practising therapists. Note this DVD is in PAL format |
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Muscle Energy
Technique of the Pelvis and Lower Limb Running time: 120 mins Alison Bell discusses and demonstrates both assessment and treatment of dysfunction within the pelvis, which is crucial, and yet previously neglected component of the musculo-skeletal system, and lower limb, from the perspective of the mechanism of injury. Importantly, consideration is discussed in reference to the functional capacity of adjacent musculature to facilitate ongoing pathologies during gait, for example, the end result of which is so often chronic dysfunction. Alison's principle is "Restoring function rather than treating syndrome". Contents:
Download the presentation notes Note this DVD is in PAL format |
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Dr. Brett Vaughan BSc, MHlthSc (Osteo)
is a graduate of the osteopathy program at Victoria University and a
registered Osteopath currently in private practice in Melbourne,
Australia. He also holds academic positions in the School of Health
Sciences at Victoria University and the Faculty of Remedial Therapies at
the Australian College of Natural Medicine as well as being actively
involved in research projects at both institutions. Brett's website http://www.axs.com.au/~brettv/ |
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Alison Bell BSc. (Anat.), Grad. Dip. Phyt. is a manual physiotherapist with 20 years of experience. She completed her studies at the University of New South Wales followed by Cumberland College of Health Sciences (University of Sydney). Soon after commencing her clinical career, Alison's interest diverted from Sports to Spinal Physiotherapy, which remains her main area of practice. Alison operates her own clinic in Sydney's Northern beaches. She is an authority in Muscle Energy Technique in Australia. She taught MET to physiotherapists in UK, conducts workshop and seminars in Australia and overseas. She also teaches dry needling techniques, pilates and craniosacral therapy. |
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