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Muscle Energy Techniques- Module 3: MET for Joints & Spinal Injury

Text Course
Product #1134PT
Text Course
6 Hours
Profession PT/PTA

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 3: MET for Joint & Spinal Injury covers:

  • Chapter 6: MET and the treatment of joints
  • Chapter 7: Muscle Energy Techniques in cases of spinal injury or pathology 

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 joint stiffness properties
  2. Differentiate between end-of-rage, end-feel, restrictions to normal motion
  3. Recognize Kaltenborn's normal and abnormal end-feel variations with MET
  4. Recognize appropriate joints for HVLA manipulation using MET
  5. Identify practical solutions to pain with MET
  6. Recognize protocols for MET for thoracic spinal dysfunction
  7. Recognize protocols for MET in shoulder joint treatment
  8. Recognize protocols for MET in rib dysfunction
  9. Recognize protocols for MET of sacroiliac and iliosacral restrictions
  10. Identify common SIJ treatments
  11. Differentiate between "Shotgun" methods for pelvic stabilization
  12. Recognize protocols for MET in TMJ dysfunction
  13. Recognize patient preferences between high-velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) and MET
  14. Identify MET treatment methods for patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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

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Illinois Illinois Approved Provider (#216.000250)
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Oklahoma Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
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South Carolina Board Accepted/Approved
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Tennessee Board Accepted/Approved-Class 1
Texas TPTA Approved/Accredited Provider # 2801036TX
Utah Board Accepted/Approved
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Washington Board Accepted/Approved
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