Muscle energy technique consists of at least six different subtypes of technique all connected by patient cooperation contracting and relaxing muscles when instructed to do so.
It is extremely gentle and versatile and can be used for acute, subacute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It can be used by physicians of all sizes, shapes, and strengths, utilizing balance and leverage to control the techniques.
Physicians attending this course will learn how to perform muscle energy technique and learn how to apply these technique to the management of headache, neck pain, acute torticollis, shortness of breath, respiratory pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis of the spine, and a number of other conditions.
Course Times
Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Continuing Medical Education
20 credits of NMM-specific AOA Category 1-A CME anticipated.
Meal Information
Morning coffee, tea and juice will be provided each day. Lunch will be provided Friday and Saturday. Notify AAO Event Planner Gennie Watts of any special dietary needs no fewer than seven days in advance.
Course Location
The Pyramids, Building One
3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1100 (10th floor)
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Travel Arrangements
Contact Tina Callahan of Globally Yours Travel at (480) 816-3200 or globallyyourstravel@cox.net.
Registration Fees
| Category |
On or before
Feb. 19, 2018 |
Feb. 20 through April 5, 2018 |
On or after
April 6, 2018 |
| Academy member in practice* |
$750 |
$800 |
$1,000 |
| Member resident or intern |
$550 |
$600 |
$800 |
| Student member |
$350 |
$400 |
$600 |
Nonmember practicing DO
or other health care professional |
$1,050 |
$1,100 |
$1,300 |
| Nonmember resident or intern |
$850 |
$900 |
$1,100 |
| Nonmember student |
$650 |
$700 |
$900 |
Trouble registering online? Download the course flier and return the completed form to the AAO's event planner, Gennie Watts, at GWatts@academyofosteopathy.org.