Muscle Energy Techniques for Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine, and Muscles of the Hip (Aug 15 - 16, 2026)

Muscle Energy Techniques for Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine, and Muscles of the Hip is organized by Alternative HealthCare Solutions and will be held from Aug 15 - 16, 2026 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma –Harton Hospital, Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States of America.

Description:
Muscle Energy Technique is one of the most effective and valuable manual techniques for the identification and correction of somatic asymmetry and hypomobility. These techniques can be used immediately to find and correct the causes of all types of pain. These are not cover up procedures, but rather techniques that cure the problem with dramatic results. Unlike manipulative techniques, MET works via evidenced-based neuro-physiology using the muscle spindles to release tight muscles and decrease tone and excitability, thus restoring the bones and joints to normal mobility and returning them to symmetrical, smooth function. Due to the hands-on nature of this course, class size is limited to assure a very high quality educational experience. Loose, baggy sweat pants or athletic shorts required for lab.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the basic concepts of muscles as they relate to the somatic dysfunctions
• Understand the overwhelming advantages of MET vs Manipulation
• Be familiar with muscle spindle structure as well as its neuro-faciliatory functions
• Be able to palpate a "barrier" and understand the physiologic significance
• Identify gait / stance asymmetries as they relate to somatic dysfunction
• Palpate the basic landmarks of the Pelvis, Sacrum and Lumbar spine
• Evaluate the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar spine for asymmetry and hypomobility
• Decide on a proper sequence for treating a variety of somatic asymmetries
• Perform basic Muscle Energy Techniques for the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar spine
• Be able to dialog with patients about perpetuating factors and intercourse precautions
• Demonstrate basic stabilization exercises for Pelvic, Sacral and Lumbar dysfunctions

This two-day course involves a mix of theory, demonstration and hands-on practice. Actual evaluation and treatments will be performed by each participant using the methods learned. Plenty of time is allotted for hands on practice as well as questions and discussion.