A MODERN APPROACH TO MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES
This two-day course has been designed to assist physical therapists to identify specific soft tissue dysfunction and weakness within the musculo-skeletal system.
On completion of the course individuals will be able to competently assess and identify soft tissue dysfunction within the musculo-skeletal framework. Once this has been achieved the physical therapist will be able to perform a variety of Muscle Energy Techniques that will help restore function.
09.30 |
Registration and Introduction |
09.45 |
Theory – Muscle function v dysfunction. Case study to identify muscular imbalances. Tonic v Phasic. MET theory – PIR / RI |
10.15 |
Practical – Upper Limb Muscle length tests |
11.00 |
Coffee break |
11.15 |
Practical – Lower Limb Muscle length tests |
12.30 |
Lunch |
13.15 |
Practical – Trunk / Pelvis Muscle length tests |
14.45 |
Coffee break |
15.00 |
Practical - Treatment of hypertonic Muscles using specific modalities of Muscle energy techniques. Met of Upper Limb |
16.15 |
Summary of Day One |
09.30 |
Practical – MET treatment of Lower Limb |
11.00 |
Coffee Break |
11.15 |
Practical – MET treatment of trunk / pelvis |
12.00 |
Theory – Outer core unit, brief introduction to myofascial slings and the gait cycle. Its relationship to the upper / lower extremity |
12.30 |
Lunch |
13.15 |
Practical - Muscle firing patterns, Gmax and hip extension, Gmed and abduction. The relationship to lower limb injuries. |
14.30 |
Practical – Muscle weakness testing |
15.00 |
Coffee break |
15.15 |
Open forum – questions / case studies |
16.15 |
Summary - Certificates and Dispersal |
This course is aimed specifically at Sports Massage Therapists, Sports Therapists or Physiotherapist. Chiropractors and Osteopaths are also welcome.
Course tutor is John Gibbons BSc (OST)
John is a registered Osteopath. He is also a Sports & Remedial therapist and a lecturer in Sports Medicine / Athletic Performance for the University of Oxford. John travels the country and delivers specific courses in strapping / taping techniques, advanced joint assessment and lower limb biomechanics.
John specialises in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sports related injuries for the University of Oxford prestigious sports teams (and enjoys being accredited as the Osteopath to the Oxford University Boat Club Men’s heavyweight rowing team).
John has publicly presented for many sports related organisations on manual therapy related topics and has also written several articles on Musculo-skeletal dysfunction for publications such as The Sports Injury Bulletin and the Federation of Holistic Therapy.
This is a new course that is run in conjuction with John's Gibbons' new musle engergy techniques book that is out soon.