Advanced Muscle Energy Technique
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Course Objectives

Upon Completion of this Seminar the participant shall be able to:

  • Define Muscle Energy Technique and understand proper application for the patient.
  • Identify Segmental/Somatic Dysfunction in the Spine, Pelvis and Ribcage and apply MET
  • Identify restrictions in selected joints of extremities and apply MET
  • Review 10 step screen and complete a full body assessment applying manual medicine principles
  • Apply MET and corrective exercise to enhance recovery with whiplash injuries
  • Discuss the Restrictive Barrier Concept and its importance in the application of MET.
  • Demonstrate proper palpation skills and mobility testing in assessing the need for MET.
  • Understand corrective exercises to apply after performing MET, and the consequences of treatment application.
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Ohio Physical Therapy Association:
Approved 12 CEU # 15S0713

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer:
Approved 12 category 1-A CEU # P3096

Florida Physical Therapy Association:
Approved 12 CEU # CE16-27404
Course Description:

Advanced Muscle Energy Techniques is a course specifically designed for the PT, PTA, and AT to practice and enhance skills learned in our prerequisite entry level courses: 
  • MET for the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis
  • MET for the Cervical, Thoracic Spine & Rib Cage

Advanced Muscle Energy Technique will cover comprehensive screening and treatment of the full body utilizing manual medicine principles.


  • 10 Step Screen
  • MET for the extremities
    • ​Shoulder AC/SC joints
    • ​Ankle (talocural, subtalar, midtarsal)
  • Treatment application for Whiplash injury
  • Common Somatic Dysfunctions
  • Neutral Dysfunction of lumbar spine
  • Non-Neutral Dysfunction of lumbar spine
  • Pelvic Dysfunction (Innominate)
  • Sacral Dysfunction (Sacroiliac)
  • Self Corrective Exercise Techniques (HEP)
  • BONUS info:
    • SI techniques with Pregnancy
    • Thoracolumbar Junction
    • Quick 3 STEP SI diagnosis
    • Common Dysfunction Patterns
    • ​Scoliosis Management
    • Clinical Pearls with Angela Darragh, PT