Muscle Energy Lumbar Spine, SI Joint & Pelvis- Home Study 7.5 Hrs. CE

Faculty: Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS,CHy

Course Description

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is an evidence-based manual therapy intervention for correcting often painful mobility impairments and activity restrictions related to the lumbopelvic region.  Restore proper biomechanics and functional movement for the low back and pelvis, without forceful manipulation. Precise muscle contractions and positions are used to normalize muscle tension and restore functional mobility. This course includes integration of MET with soft tissue techniques and exercise to manage pain and improve functional outcomes.

Teaching methods: Lecture, slide presentation, video demos and e-mail for Q&A for home study.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the role of proprioceptive reflexes and the muscle spindle in mediating neuromotor facilitation and inhibition.

2. Define common types of somatic dysfunction/ mobility impairment for the lumbosacral spine and pelvis.

3. Perform a structural examination to identify mobility impairment using palpation and specific joint motion testing of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis.

4. Explain the role of muscle energy technique (MET) to manage somatic dysfunction/ mobility impairment of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis.

5. Apply MET intervention and manual therapy as part of a plan of care to correct somatic dysfunction mobility impairment / of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis.

Credit hours: NCBTMB, Inc. 7.5 contact hours

Agenda:

1. Definition of muscle energy technique (MET)

2. Discussion of the role of proprioceptive reflexes and the muscle spindle in mediating neuromotor facilitation and inhibition.

3. Description of indications and three contraindications for MET

4. Evidence based outcomes of MET interventions

5. Describe how long to hold an isometric contraction during MET for acute injuries

6. Discuss three precautions when using MET

7. Demonstrate a MET procedure to improve hip range of motion

8. Name three components of somatic dysfunction

9. Perform a structural assessment to identify somatic dysfunction using palpation and specific joint motion testing of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis.

10. State the positional diagnosis of a FRSL dysfunction

11. State the positional diagnosis of an ERSL dysfunction

12. Perform a MET intervention to manage Lumbar FRSL

13. Perform four sacroiliac/iliosacral joint examinations

14. Apply MET to correct anterior or posterior ilium

15. Apply MET to correct anterior or posterior sacral torsion

16. Incorporate MET intervention and manual therapy as part of a plan of care to correct somatic dysfunction of the lumbosacral spine and pelvis.

Contact hours: Home study: 7.5, Live: 14
Course type: Home study, live workshop or live webinar

Course category: muscle energy

Teaching methods: Lecture, slide presentation, handouts, discussion, video demos, Q&A via e-mail.
Audience: health professionals
Level: Beginner, intermediate
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