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Articular vs Muscle MET

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is used in two distinct ways: articular MET and muscle MET. Although both use isometric contraction, their goals and clinical applications are different.

How Muscle Energy Technique Works

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) works not through force, but through neurological precision. To use it effectively, therapists must understand three core ideas:

What Is Muscle Energy Technique

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a precise, low-force manual therapy method that uses the client’s own muscle contractions to restore normal joint motion and muscle function.