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Home » How We Treat » Muscle Energy Techniques

Muscle Energy Techniques

What is Muscle Energy Technique?

Muscle energy technique is a form of manual therapy in which the muscles own energy is used to induce relaxation and promote pain relief. This technique is especially useful when the cause of pain and stiffness are muscles.

Once in spasm, the muscle fibers are held in a state of constant contraction limiting the range and causing pain. By using a muscle energy technique the therapist will make muscles relax and lengthen to an optimal level to perform and heal.

How does it work?

Muscle energy technique achieves pain relief and relaxation in muscles using a specialized structure in the muscles called Golgi tendon organ. The golgi tendon organ senses changes in muscle tension and muscle length. By controlling the activation of the golgi tendon organ, our Decatur, IN occupational or physical therapist will induce relaxation in the muscles, relieving the muscle spasm.

How is it done?

Muscle energy technique involves careful positioning of an area of the body by the therapist. After positioning, you will be asked to contract the muscle or resist a movement done by the therapist. This will be followed by a stretch to lengthen the same or opposite muscle group.

During the treatment session you will be asked to actively participate in facilitating and relaxing muscle groups. Under the direction of the therapist you will learn to lengthen shortened muscle, relieve muscle spasm and reduce tone in spastic muscles.

The expert clinician will pay special attention to correct and optimal positioning of the treating body part, hold time for the contraction, ability to sense relaxation/elongation and intensity and extent of the stretch.

In addition, muscle energy techniques can help chronic muscle tightness and post surgery stiffness in joints and muscles with little pain compared to traditional mobilization and stretching techniques.

Muscle energy techniques can be applied safely to almost any joint in the body. Many athletes use muscle energy technique as a preventative measure to guard against future injury of muscles and joints. It is mainly used by individuals who have a limited ROM due to facet joint dysfunction in the neck and back and for broader areas such as shoulder pain, scoliosis, sciatica, asymmetrical legs, hips, or arms, or to treat chronic muscle pain, stiffness or injury.

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Would you like to know more about muscle energy techniques? Make a request from Choice Rehabilitation today and we will schedule an appointment and assess whether or not you’re a good candidate for muscle energy techniques. Our skilled occupational and physical therapists will do a full assessment of your condition and needs.

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