Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): aimed especially to improve range of motions of a joint, muscular hypotonicity (tight muscle due to spacicity) and pain. This condition may be as a result of an overused muscle which looses its elasticity thus altering the posture, and can become irritated and painful. Muscle Energy Techniques can be employed to reposition a dysfunctional joint and treat the affected musculature.
METs are ideal for conditions such as:
- muscular shortening
- low back pain
- pelvic imbalance
- edema
- limited range of motion
- somatic dysfunction
- respiratory dysfunction