• Request Appointment
Appalachian Physical Therapy Appalachian Physical Therapy
  • Call Us
    • Pinehurst
    • Harrisonburg
    • Broadway
  • Pay
  • Events
    • Harrisonburg Events
    • Broadway Events
    • Pinehurst Events
  • Review Us
    • Harrisonburg
    • Broadway
    • Pinehurst
  • Request Appointment
  • About
    • Our Practice
    • Our Locations
    • Our Team
    • Join Our Team
  • What We Treat
    • Back Pain & Sciatica
    • Neck Pain
    • Headaches
    • Shoulder Pain
    • Rotator Cuff Injury
    • Hip and Knee Pain
    • ACL Injury
    • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain
    • Foot and Ankle Pain
    • Balance & Gait Disorders
    • Dizziness & Vertigo
    • Arthritis
    • Chronic Pain
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Muscle Cramping
    • Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
    • Stress Fractures
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Gastrointestinal Issues
    • Incontinence
    • Pre/Post-Ntal Pain
    • Pre-Surgical Rehab
    • Post-Surgical Rehab
    • Total Joint Replacement
    • Lymphedema
    • Neurological Disorders
    • TMJ Dysfunction
    • Torticollis
    • Sports Injuries
    • Pediatric Sports Injuries
    • Work Injuries
  • How We Treat
    • ACL Injury Prevention Program
    • Concussion Therapy
    • Dry Needling
    • Electrical Stimulation
    • Ergonomics
    • Fascial Manipulation® Stecco Method
    • IASTM
    • Joint Mobilization
    • Kinesio Taping
    • LSVT Big® Program
    • Lymphatic Therapy
    • Manual Therapy
    • Muscle Energy Technique
    • Neuromuscular Reeducation
    • Orthotics
    • Postural Restoration®
    • Therapeutic Massage
    • Therapeutic Exercise
    • Manual Traction
    • Trigger Point Therapy
    • Ultrasound
    • Vestibular Therapy
    • Work Hardening
    • Work Conditioning
  • Patient Info
    • Patient Info / Forms
    • Insurance Info
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Refer a Friend
    • FAQs
    • Brochures
  • Health Tips
    • Health Blog
    • Newsletters
  • Contact
Muscle Energy Technique Pinehurst, NC & Harrisonburg & Broadway, VA

Muscle Energy Technique

What is Muscle Energy Technique?

Muscle energy technique is a form of manual therapy in which 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 . By using the 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, the 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 technique 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.

Would you like to know more about the muscle energy techniques? Make a request today and we will schedule a screening and assess whether or not you’re a good candidate for muscle energy techniques. Our skilled physical therapists will do a full assessment of your condition and needs. For more information, Contact Us Today at Pinehurst, NC & Harrisonburg & Broadway, VA Centers.

  • Quick Links

    • Patient Info / forms
    • Our Locations
    • FAQs
    • View more Conditions
  • Are You Ready To Live Pain-Free?

    Request Appointment
  • Download Ebook

    GET YOUR FREE EBOOK NOW!

    Download Now!
  • Latest Health Posts

    Improve Your Overall Health with These 5 Stretching Benefits

    Read More

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR HEALTH BLOG

Harrisonburg Office

2035-45 E Market St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

P:540-209-8977

F:540-209-8980

Broadway Office

171 E Springbrook Rd
Broadway, VA 22815

P:540-901-9501

F:540-901-8773

Pinehurst Office

211 Central Park Ave #L
Pinehurst, NC 28374

P:910-215-0541

F:910-215-9886

What We Treat

  • ACL Injury
  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain & Sciatica
  • Balance & Gait Disorders
  • Chronic Pain
  • Dizziness & Vertigo
  • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Foot and Ankle Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Issues
  • Headaches
  • Hip and Knee Pain
  • Incontinence
  • Lymphedema
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
  • Muscle Cramping
  • Neck Pain
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Post-Surgical Rehab
  • Pre/Post-Natal Pain
  • Pre-Surgical Rehab
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Sports Injuries
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Stress Fractures
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Torticollis
  • Work Injuries

How We Treat

  • ACL Injury Prevention Program
  • Concussion Therapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Ergonomics
  • Fascial Manipulation® Stecco Method
  • IASTM
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Kinesio Taping
  • LSVT Big® Program
  • Lymphatic Therapy
  • Manual Therapy
  • Muscle Energy Technique
  • Neuromuscular Reeducation
  • Orthotics
  • Postural Restoration®
  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Manual Traction
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Ultrasound
  • Vestibular Therapy
  • Work Hardening
  • Work Conditioning

© Appalachian Physical Therapy 2019 | Sitemap | Privacy Policy| Terms of Use