NLSSM: Muscle Energy Technique - Post Isometric Relaxation

When
19 Feb 2017
09:00 - 16:00
Location
North London, The Annexe, N15 4RX

Muscle Energy Technique - Post Isometric Relaxation

Develop your skills and increase your ability to be precise using Muscle Energy. Muscle energy techniques are used to treat somatic dysfunction, especially decreased range of motion, muscular hypertonicity and pain. One of the aims of the workshop is to encourage your independence of thought so that you can confidently apply MET to any area of the body.

What you will achieve:

An understanding of the physiological effects of MET
An understanding of the mechanism of the technique
The ability to apply safe and effective PIR to lower limb but also come away with the understanding of how to work out its’ application to any part of the body

The ability and understanding of when to apply passive and active MET to lower limb

The appropriate understanding of when to apply it and its’ contraindications

The ability to test range of motion for hip, knee and ankle

Muscles Covered

Rectus Femoris
Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialis

Biceps Femoris
Semimembranosus
Semitendonosus

Sartorius
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Adductor Brevis Adductor Longus
Adductor Magnus
Gracillis

Gemellus Inferior
Gemellus Superior
Gluteus Maximus, Medius, Mimimus Obturator Externus & Internus
Pectineus
Piriformis
Quadratus Femoris

Plantaris
Popliteus
Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Peroneus Longus & Brevis
Tibialis Anterior & Posterior

Included on the day:

A comprehensive notes
Certificate of attendance upon completion
Tea/Coffee biscuits during break
Option to receive monthly CPD newsletter
Ongoing NLSSM support
A high ratio of teachers to students

Who is this for:

Those who wish to excel as a soft tissue therapist or who have a background in manual health care. It is suitable for soft tissue therapists, physiotherapists, oestopaths, sports massage therapists and sports therapists, yoga and pilates instructors, Chek practitioners, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches.

Further Learning

The Muscle Energy Technique workshops can be taken on their own, however enhance your skills even further with both our Biomechanics and Postural Assessment workshops which are fantastic compliments and will only add to your skill set.

To book please go to the NLSSM website by clicking here

About The Tutor

All our tutors at NLSSM are trained to level 5 BTEC and have successful careers in sport and remedial massage. Our teachers are highly skilled and qualified in all of the associated soft tissue techniques.

NLSSM tutors are also trained in the art of teaching and bring to class their different experiences from a variety of supporting skills in osteopathy, physiotherapy, sports therapy, nutrition, and as personal trainers. They are an important part of a support system that offers ongoing mentoring to both our students and graduates.

As a team we take part in regular in-house teacher training days to make sure that we’re always delivering the highest level of tuition that’s tailored if necessary and relevant to the needs of each class. Passionate about what we do, we keep up with current research and skill sets and use a mixture of teaching methods, from old hands-on skills to the very latest technology.