Muscle Energy Therapy, (MET) – Russ Medical and Sport Massage Clinic

Service provided by:

Richard Russ, LMT (PA, OH), CMMT, AMTA

Muscle energy techniques are a broad range of manual techniques that are aimed at improving joint function and relieving muscular spasm and associated pain. It involves the patient activating certain muscles or muscle groups in a specific direction against a precise resistance provided by the practitioner. By activating a muscular reflex these techniques gently encourage a return to normal range of motion.

These types of techniques have been used very effectively by manual therapists for over 65 years after being first described by an osteopath; Dr Fred Mitchell. They have been used on thousands of patients to:

Relieve muscle spasm
Improve joint range of motion
Stretch tight muscle and fascia
Strengthen weak muscles

Muscle energy techniques are very effective and well tolerated in many conditions and in a wide range of patients. MET relaxes tight muscles and frees those muscle’s associated joints, thus reducing the client’s pain.

Hands down the most productive experience I've ever had with a massage therapist. I cannot recommend Russ Medical enough. He truly gets to the source of my issues and problem solves while giving me a clear understanding of why my body is doing what it is. I feel heard at every visit and know that the employees at Russ are actively listening to what I am saying.

Julia Yaccich

I am a competitive strength athlete and Russ Medical helps me everytime my body does not cooperate with me! Very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend to anyone who is an athlete.

Dante Petrella

Awesome, thank you for getting me in.

Janice Rahr

I had one of the best massages ever this past week. I recommend going every couple of weeks because it helps to maintain muscle strength and elasticity. I couldn't do without the work done on my neck and my back. It's helping better my posture which has gone downhill since I got into my '70s. Thanks Barb for all you do. Keep on doing it!

Joy Patz

Very comfortable with friendly staff

Raymond Jamrock

This practice might be the best experience I’ve ever had medically!! The staff here are super sweet and so caring!! I walked in on the wrong day and it just happened that Lilly was available and willing to take me. She not only worked out the problem I had in my back, but other parts I didn’t realize was a problem!! Will definitely be going back! I can’t put into words how grateful I am to Lilly for taking the time tonight to work with me!

Katelyn Adams