Muscle Energy Techniques (MET’s) are a broad classification of Manual Therapy techniques directed at improving musculoskeletal function, and improving pain.
Injury can occur as a result of trauma, accidents, overuse, strain/sprain, etc., not all of which should be treated with muscle energy. This may lead to limited mobility and joint dysfunction.
Decreased range of motion secondary to muscular spasticity, rigidity, hypertonicity or hypotonicity. Hypertonicity often follows overuse and can result in altered joint position, increased irritability and decreased elasticity.
This injury pattern is often accompanied by a non-specific muscle ache in the area of injury