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Muscle Energy Techniques- Module 1: Intro & How to Use MET

Product #
1129AT
Type
ATC/LAT
Hours
10
Approval Status

Course Description:

This course utilizes the text from Muscle Energy Techniques, by Leon Chaitow, ND, DO.  Muscle Energy Techniques sets out clear, practical and clinical guidelines for all students and practitioners wishing to use MET techniques as part of their patient management. These modules present the full array of modern METs and their usage in a variety of acute, chronic and rehabilitation settings. 

Module 1:  Intro & How to Use MET covers:

  • Chapter 1: Muscle Energy Techniques
  • Chapter 2: The history of Muscle Energy Technique
  • Chapter 3: MET: efficacy and research
  • Chapter 4: How to use MET 

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet 

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers. 

Educational Level:

Intermediate 

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  1. Recognize components of Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
  2. Differentiate between the STAR and TART assessments
  3. Differentiate between MET approaches
  4. Recognize patterns of muscle imbalance
  5. Identify viscoelastic properties in relation to MET and stretching
  6. List effects of pelvic imbalances according to MET history
  7. Recognize the purpose of Rapid Rhythmic Resistive Duction
  8. Differentiate between MET and Postisometric Relaxation (PIR)
  9. Identify types of manual procedures for MET and PNF isometric contaction-assisted stretching techniques
  10. Identify the "Rational Sequence of Management"
  11. Differentiate between types of end-feel
  12. Recognize possible patient errors during MET
  13. Recognize possible practitioner errors during MET
  14. Identify the importance of breathing assistance with MET
  15. Differentiate between grades of muscle contractions
  16. Recognize the importance of self-treatment
  17. Identify when MET should be applied to a muscle 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test 

ATC State Approvals

PT State Approvals

Alabama
Board Accepted/Approved
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved Category A
Arkansas
Arkansas PT Board Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Approved- Meets CO DORA for Category 1
Connecticut
Board Accepted/Approved
Delaware
Approved
District of Columbia
Approved
Florida
Florida Approved for Online/Home Study
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Illinois
Illinois Approved Provider (#216.000250)
Indiana
Approved-Category 1
Iowa
Board Accepted/Approved
Kansas
Board Accepted/Approved
Maine
No State Requirements
Massachusetts
Approved
Michigan
Approved (Activity Code 1)
Mississippi
Approved
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Approved Category A
Nebraska
Board Accepted/Approved
New Hampshire
Board Accepted/Approved
New York
Approved Provider
North Carolina
Approved
North Dakota
Board Accepted/Approved
Oklahoma
Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
Oregon
Approved
Pennsylvania
Approved - (10GEN, 0DA)
Rhode Island
Approved
South Carolina
Board Accepted/Approved
South Dakota
No State Requirements
Tennessee
Board Accepted/Approved-Class 1
Texas
TPTA Approved/Accredited Provider # 2501036TX
Utah
Board Accepted/Approved
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Approved-Type 1
Washington
Board Accepted/Approved
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
Board Accepted/Approved