Muscle Energy Technique by Kerry D'Ambrogio, D.O.M., A.P., P.T., D.O.-M.T.P. |
Neural Muscle Energy Technique (MET) primarily reduces the tone in a hypertonic muscle, re-establishing its normal resting length. Shortened and hypertonic muscles frequently are the reason for restricted motion of a joint or a group of joints. Using isometric contractions created by the interplay between therapist and patient, MET gently re-educates the hypertonic muscle to its original range and function. ..>> read more
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Physical Therapy Implications in Treating Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction by Sarah Meuler, DPT |
In the outpatient setting, treating clients with ankle and foot pain is common practice. By making observations on the structure of the foot as well as analyzing gait, physical therapists are able to determine the cause of the pain. In many cases, the tibialis posterior tendon contributes to pain and dysfunction among clients with pes planus. Pes planus, hindfoot valgus, flatfoot deformity, and fallen arch are many of the names given ..>>read more
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