2 Day CPD WORKSHOP: MET PIR AND MET RI
Improve your rehabilitation and treatment outcomes using Muscle Energy Techniques with this MET course bundle!
MET is a collective name of techniques that focus on stretching, strengthening and working with the nervous system.
This is a 2 day course combining:
MET has a number of uses:
- To reduce muscle hypertonicity
- To improve circulation
- To aid in the re-alignment of muscle fibres
- To lengthen a short or tightened muscle fibres
- To strengthen a physiologically weakened muscle or group of muscles
- To help restore proprioception within the muscles
Across the two days you’ll gain an understanding of the physiological effects of MET and the mechanism of the technique.
Find out more about the individual days below.
DAY ONE: MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (MET) POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION (PIR)
This day will focus on applying MET PIR to the lower limb. It will give you:
- Develop your ability and understanding of when to apply passive and active MET to this area.
- Test range of motion for the hip, knee and ankle
- Understand the contraindications of this technique.
DAY TWO: MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (MET) RECIPROCAL INHIBITION (RI)
On day 2, our aims and objectives are to:
- How to safely and effectively apply MET RI to the upper limb.
- The ability to test range of motion for A/C, S/C and GH joints
- An understanding of the physiological effects of MET
- Plus more….
DATES AND LOCATION
We have the following dates available for enrolment (click each for details). Please note: you cannot mix and match days, whichever option you choose is the dates you must attend each workshop.
Who is this MET PIR course for?
- Those who wish to excel as a soft tissue therapist or who have a background in manual health care.
- Soft tissue therapists and Sports massage therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Personal trainers, Strength and conditioning coaches and more
The pre-requirement is that you have an existing qualification in massage therapy and are aged 18+.
COURSE COSTS AND HOW TO APPLY
The cost of this two-day practical course bundle is £295 including VAT.
This includes the practical workshop, certificate of attendance, and access to bonus online content. Please note: you will be joining an existing diploma for this two-day workshop.
See our full Terms & Conditions here.
ABOUT THE TUTORS
This course is taught by a passionate team of NLSSM teachers who are highly qualified in their fields of expertise and have successful careers in sports massage and remedial soft tissue therapy.
They’re trained in the art of teaching and bring to the course different experiences from a variety of supporting skills. The delivery of the course is further enhanced by the application of accelerated learning techniques in order to assist students in absorbing more.
For more information on our tutors, please visit our team page.
further learning
The Muscle Energy Technique workshops can be taken on their own, however, we recommend our a number of other CPD workshops which will add substantially to your skill set:
- Biomechanics and Biotensegrity
- Postural Assessment
- Re-education Methods in Stretching and Corrective Exercises
FAQ's
The pre-requirement is that you have an existing qualification in massage therapy and are aged 18+. If you are unsure if this is a suitable workshop for you then please get in touch with us at cassandra@nlssm.com.
This course runs alongside our Level 5 Diploma course. You will be joining an existing diploma for this workshop and working with our students training for a Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial massage Therapy.
We provide everything you need for your training, including massage couch, towels, lotions etc.
You will need to bring your own lunch with you, or you can visit one of the nearby shops/cafes.
Yes! This course day is practical, and you will be treating another student in the course/being treated yourself.
Please wear something that you are comfortable in, and can move about freely in. You will be treating others/being treated yourself, so please choose something that is appropriate for this.
Most students choose to wear activewear/sportswear.
We recommend to leave any jewellery at home, as it will need to be removed before treating.
We use a number of different massage creams, lotions, oils and waxes, including the following:
At NLSSM, we are happy to support our students with any specific learning requirements they may have, where possible. If you have any concerns then please give us a call on 0208 885 6062 to discuss your needs.
We have developed a set of robust procedures to minimise the risk of COVID-19. Please find out more in our policy here.