Muscle Energy Technique MET & Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation PNF Essentials for Flex-ability
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Muscle Energy Technique MET & Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation PNF Essentials for Flex-ability

Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024
8:00pm – 10:00pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

Up to 25% of the population experience muscle pain at some time, many with stiffness and poor performance as a result. With the prolonged time spent sitting while using technology, who has time to stretch these days? As people become less active, the body tends to stiffen, resulting in reduced flexibility, painful movements and limited functional performance. Stiffness can result from the underuse of motion or overuse, leading to injury and stiffness. In this live interactive webinar you'll learn how to get fast results to restore mobility and relieve painful stiffness with reflex techniques that trick the body into moving with greater ease. Specialized stretching techniques make it easy to restore mobility and function using MET/PNF. When poor flexibility is the issue, using specific types of muscle contractions can trick the body into allowing greater motion using neuromotor reflexes. Reciprocal inhibition, post-isometric relaxation and other reflexes can facilitate the stretching process and improve flexibility. Examples of muscle energy stretches are illustrated with guidelines for clinical use to improve range of motion, ease tension related pain, and promote functional mobility quickly with measurable results.

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Live Event Instructors

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

Dr. Theresa Schmidt PT,DPT,OCS,LMT,CEAS of Educise.com is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist PT, Expert Consultant, educator, massage therapist, hypnotherapist and author in private practice at Educise PC Health & Wellness in NH. She is a Clinical Specialist in the Pain program at New Hampshire VA. She received her DPT at UNE., served as faculty in PT and massage programs and presented for International Fascia Research Congress, APTA, AMTA, AOTA, NASA, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinics. She focuses on hands-on natural solutions to pain and mobility problems integrating manual therapy, precision exercise, functional training and alternative medicine approaches. Her engaging seminars inspire clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately for measurable results clients rave about.

Theresa Schmidt

Theresa Schmidt

Dr. Theresa Schmidt PT, DPT, OCS, LMT, CEAS of Educise.com is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist PT, Expert Consultant, educator, massage therapist, hypnotherapist and author in private practice at Educise PC Health & Wellness in NH. She is a Clinical Specialist in the Pain program at New Hampshire VA. She received her DPT at UNE., served as faculty in PT and massage programs and presented for International Fascia Research Congress, APTA, AMTA, AOTA, NASA, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinics. She focuses on hands-on natural solutions to pain and mobility problems integrating manual therapy, precision exercise, functional training and alternative medicine approaches. Her engaging seminars inspire clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately for measurable results clients rave about.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Massage Therapists. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, LMT)

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Discuss components of flexibility, how it is measured, and normative reference values for joint mobility.
  2. 2 Describe neuromotor reflexes and their contribution to muscle length, tension and mobility.
  3. 3 Identify abnormal neuromotor reflex activity and incorporate muscle energy /PNF to facilitate flexibility, ease painful stiffness, and improve functional mobility.
  4. 4 Discuss the updated research evidence for improved mobility and function using MET/PNF with clinical case discussion, Q&A.

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Atre, J. J., & Ganvir, S. S. (2020). Effect of functional strength training versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on balance and gait in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research, 2(1), 47.

Baharuddin, M.Y., Perased, K.O., & Aminudin, S. (2020). Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilities Stretching and Foam Roller on Hamstring Flexibility among Female Athletes. American Journal of Sciences and Engineering Research, 3(6).

Chaturvedi, P., Singh, A. K., Tiwari, V., & Thacker, A. K. (2020). Post-stroke BDNF concentration changes following proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 9(7), 3361–3369.

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Park, S. & Lim, W. (2020, October). Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching at low-intensities with standing toe touch on developing and maintaining hamstring flexibility. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 24(4), 561-567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.08.003

Peteraitis, T., & Smedes, F. (2020). Scapula motor control training with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in chronic subacromial impingement syndrome: A case report. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 24(3), 165-171.

Sayaca, C., Serel-Arslan, S., Sayaca, N. et al. Is the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique superior to Shaker exercises in swallowing rehabilitation?. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 277, 497–504. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-019-05772-3

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Vaidya, A. (2020). Comparison between proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation versus mirror therapy enhances gait and balance in paretic lower limb after acute stroke. International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2020, 5(2), 156-160.

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 5:00pm US Pacific Time.

8:00pm - 8:30pm ET: Introduction and overview of Muscle Energy (MET) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) 8:30pm - 8:50pm ET: Demonstration of MET techniques for improving flexibility and mobility 8:50pm - 9:10pm ET: Demonstration of PNF techniques for improving flexibility and mobility 9:10pm - 9:50pm ET: Case studies and examples of successful MET/PNF interventions 9:50pm - 10:00pm ET: Q&A session and closing remarks

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