Event Details
Register Here:
Join Massage Therapy Students as they learn a new modality each week.
4 NCBTMB CEs/ $100
LOCATION:
The Wellness Institute of Chester County
402C Gordon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) is a form of active stretching commonly used in physical therapy, sports rehabilitation, and exercise training. Muscle Energy Techniques are used to mobilize restricted joints and lengthen shortened muscles. This method is also based on the principles of reciprocal inhibition, where contracting one muscle will relax the muscle on the opposite side of the joint.
Muscle Energy Techniques provide significant benefits in terms of increasing flexibility, enhancing muscular strength, and improving joint function. They can be particularly beneficial as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for rehabilitation or as a preventive measure to avoid injuries in athletes and active individuals. When used properly, these techniques can help achieve optimal results in muscle and joint function.
In this interactive hands-on BASIC Introductory class, you will learn:
1. Description of the Modality
2. Account of its historical development
3. Benefits & Contraindications
4. Specific techniques for basic training
Please wear comfortable flexible clothing. Bring a set of sheets, pillowcase or face cradle cover, blanket, and pump bottle with your preferred lotion or cream.
Certificates of completion will be issued at the end of the class. Please use the name you want on your certificate when you register.
You Do NOT need to bring a table, we have plenty!
This class will be with current massage students at the WIofCC however only licensed massage therapists will earn continuing education credits.