Develop your skills and increase your ability to be precise using Muscle Energy Techniques. MET is 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:
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An understanding of the physiological effects of MET
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An understanding of the mechanism of the technique
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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
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The ability and understanding of when to apply passive and active MET to lower limb
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The appropriate understanding of when to apply it and its’contraindications
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The ability to test range of motion for hip, knee and ankle
Muscles Covered
Rectus Femoris Biceps Femoris
Vastus Intermedius Semimembranosus
Vastus Lateralis Semitendonosus
Vastus Medialis
Sartorius Gemellus Inferior
Tensor Fasciae Latae Gemellus Superior
Adductor Brevis Gluteus Maximus, Medius, Mimimus
Adductor Longus Obturator Externus & Internus
Adductor Magnus Pectineus
Gracillis Piriformis
Quadratus Femoris
Plantaris
Popliteus
Soleus
Gastrocnemius
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Peroneus Longus & Brevis
Tibialis Anterior & Posterior
Included on the day:
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Certificate of attendance upon completion
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Option to receive monthly CPD newsletter
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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.
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Date |
24-Feb-2013 - 24-Feb-2013 |
Time |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Certificate/
Qualification |
Certificate of Attendance |
Cost |
£120.00 (Inc VAT) |
Company |
NLSSM |
Venue |
Westminster Universtiy
Town Hall Approach Road
London
London
W1W 6UL
United Kingdom
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Contact |
Tel. 44 (0) 208 885 6062
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Website |
www.nlssm.com
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