Muscle Energy Technique for Hamstring Group

Steps to Perform the Technique

1. Patient Positioning

   • Take patient into hip flexion.

2. Finding the Tissue Bond

   • Look for the first point of resistance, not the full stretch.
   • This is the starting point of the technique.

3. Contraction Phase

   • Patient pushes heel down towards the table.
   • Use about 20% of their maximum contraction.
   • Duration: Hold for 7 to 10 seconds.

4. Relaxation Phase

   • After 7 to 10 seconds, patient relaxes.
   • Move the patient further into hip flexion.

5. Repetition

   • Repeat contraction and relaxation phases.
   • Typically 3 to 5 times or until no further range of motion is gained.