Muscle Energy Techniques for the Ribs, Thoracic, Cervical Spine and Shoulder Interface 2026

Muscle Energy Techniques for the Ribs, Thoracic, Cervical Spine and Shoulder Interface is organized by Alternative HealthCare Solutions and will be held from Jun 13 - 14, 2026 at NOMS Mayfield Physical Therapy, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, 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. Tank, bathing suit top or sports bra recommended 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 basic landmarks of Ribs, Shoulder, Thoracic / Cervical Spine
• The participant will differentiate between Vertebral Artery, Upper Cervical Stability Testing and BPPV
• Evaluate Ribs, Shoulder, Thoracic and Cervical Spine for asymmetry and hypo-mobility
• Decide on a proper sequence for treating a variety of somatic asymmetries
• Perform basic Muscle Energy Techniques for Ribs, Shoulder, Thoracic / Cervical Spine
• Be able to dialog with patients about perpetuating factors and Upper Cross Pattern
• Demonstrate basic stabilization exercises for Ribs, Shoulder, Thoracic / Cervical Spine