Muscle Energy Technique (M E T)
In essence, muscle energy techniques are a form of assisted stretching. For example, to stretch the hamstring, the Therapist might raise the leg of the patient and place the ankle on his shoulder – the patient is then asked to press down on the shoulder, causing the hamstring to contract isometrically . Following on from this, the Therapist should then be able to raise the leg beyond its previous limit – the exercise (also known as PNF stretching) can be repeated as necessary. Muscle energy techniques are very low risk, and can be used where high velocity thrusts are contra-indicated.
Sport Massage
Vigorous definitive strokes which loosen and warm up the muscles before and after exercise and help reduce lactic acid build-up on legs, back, shoulders and neck.
