Quiz 13, Sem 2, Massage, Version A - Muscle Energy Techniques

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. After the hypertonic muscles have been lengthened, stimulating and facilitating the hypotonic or weakened antagonists improves the overall function of the joint.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 2. METs are contraindicated for acute soft tissue injuries, such as muscle strains, for at least the first 72 hours after the injury is sustained.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 3. MET is a method that encourages hypertonic tissues that persist beyond the time needed for the injured tissue to heal to return to their normal resting length.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. PMET is a valuable adjunct therapy to use after the constricted, hypertonic muscles have been treated directly by methods such as stretching.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 5. During the acute period, the preferred treatment is designated by the acronym PRICE - protect, rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an effective MET in lengthening tense and shortened muscles?

• Antagonist contract

• Resist during concentric and eccentric contractions

• Contract relax or agonist contract

• Contract-relax-contract the opposite

What theory states that the muscle relaxes as soon as an isometric muscle contraction is released?

• Reciprocal inhibition

• Contract Relax

• Postisometric relaxation

• Rapid rhythmic resistive duction

Who developed proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques?

• Dr. Herman Kabat

• Dr. T. J. Ruddy

• Fred Mitchell Sr., DO

• Dr. Janet Travell

Who developed the modern muscle energy technique?

• Dr. Herman Kabat

• Dr. T. J. Ruddy

• Fred Mitchell Sr., DO

• Dr. Janet Travell

MET involves the ______ participation of the client.

• passive

• active

• counteractive

• contradictive