10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of muscle energy techniques (MET)?
To improve musculoskeletal function and reduce pain
Which of the following is NOT a form of muscle energy technique (MET)?
Isotonic contraction
What is the assumed effect of reduced tone experienced by a muscle following an isometric contraction in MET?
Post-contraction inhibition (PIR)
Which neurophysiological principle relates to the automatic relaxation of a muscle for a brief, latent period after contraction?
Post-contraction inhibition (PIR)
What does reciprocal inhibition (RI) state in relation to muscle contraction?
The antagonist muscle is automatically inhibited
What do muscle energy techniques (MET) incorporate to improve musculoskeletal function and reduce pain?
Patient-initiated isometric and/or isotonic contractions
Which form of MET refers to the assumed effect of reduced tone experienced by a muscle after brief periods following an isometric contraction?
Post-isometric relaxation (PIR)
What is the assumed effect of reduced tone experienced by a muscle after brief periods following an isometric contraction in MET called?
Post-isometric relaxation (PIR)
Which neurophysiological principle accounts for the automatic relaxation of a muscle for a brief, latent period after contraction in MET?
Post-contraction inhibition (PIR)
What is the physiological response of the antagonists of a contracted muscle in MET known as?
Antagonistic inhibition (AI)
Study Notes
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- The primary purpose of MET is to improve musculoskeletal function and reduce pain.
Forms of MET
- NOT a form of MET: (question does not specify an option, but it implies that there are different forms of MET)
Neurophysiological Principles
- The assumed effect of reduced tone experienced by a muscle following an isometric contraction in MET is due to the Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR).
- The neurophysiological principle that relates to the automatic relaxation of a muscle for a brief, latent period after contraction is Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR).
- Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) states that when a muscle contracts, its antagonist muscle relaxes.
Inhibiting Muscle Contraction
- MET incorporates Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) to improve musculoskeletal function and reduce pain.
- The physiological response of the antagonists of a contracted muscle in MET is known as Reciprocal Inhibition (RI).
Test your knowledge of muscle energy techniques, a class of soft tissue manipulation methods used to improve musculoskeletal function and reduce pain through patient-initiated contractions. Learn about post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and reciprocal inhibition (RI) in this quiz.
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