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

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