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Our M1 & M2 Technique DVDs are now available with embedded graphics!

(M1 – For Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine and Muscles of the Hip – 2 hrs. 20 min.)

(M2 – For Neck, Shoulder, Thoracic vertebrae and Ribs – 3 hrs. 5 min.)

Includes explanations and all the techniques from Tom's highly successful M1 & M2 courses. A must have for your Manual Therapy Techniques tool box.

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Muscle Energy Technique DVDS

M1 Techniques DVD

For the Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine and Muscles of the Hip

This DVD covers the pelvis, sacrum and lumbar spine. Specifically, this DVD includes corrections for a pelvis upslip, downslip, rotations, inflair and outflair and pubic bone dysfunctions. It also covers Sacral rotations, and unilateral flexion/extension dysfunctions. The lumbar section covers one or multiple vertebrae stuck in flexion or extensions. In addition to all this, there is also a section on using muscle energy to balance and relax all the muscles surrounding the hips. 2 hrs. 20 min.

M2 Techniques DVD

For the neck, shoulder, thoracic vertebrae and ribs

This beautifully produced DVD covers detailed techniques for the neck, general shoulder techniques, and specific treatments for the thoracic vertebrae and the ribs. This includes techniques for balancing the occiput on the atlas, the atlas on the axis, and other techniques for the rest of the cervical vertebrae. Also, Tom shows techniques to assess and re-align each thoracic vertebrae, and how to correct rib dysfunctions such as ribs that are stuck in inhalation, exhilation, and compressed ribs. On the muscular side, this DVD shows many releases for the neck/shoulder region that can be done before the joints are addressed.

If you want to know how to assess each part of the body and then perform gentle techniques to correct the dysfunction, this DVD is for you! 3 hrs. 5 min.

Reviews of the DVDs

"My summary is that this is a high quality DVD; Tom Ockler has the ability to explain each chapter in detail and in a very relaxed, enthusiastic and confident manner. The cost of the DVD is not much in relation to the amount of information clearly communicated. I highly recommend this DVD for all manual therapists who wish to learn about Muscle Energy Technique."

Review by Allan H.,ATMS Australia

"I have purchased both DVDs on MET and I have found them to be amazing. I have started little by little, but today I had a client with long term mid spine pain. I just felt it was one of the calliper ribs stuck out, and with the help of your DVD and my laptop I managed to kill the pain for my client. It is amazing and she never felt a thing. Do you have any plans to come to England to run a seminar in the near future? We could really do with your help."

Mary K., Therapist – England

"I must say you really did a great job with the DVDs. I've really enjoyed watching them and I finding it hard to put them down at times.
Wlilliam B., Exercise Specalist & Lifestyle Coach

"I purchased your pelvis/lumbar DVD last week and absolutely love it. Great job, excellent video. I look forward to learning and applying ME on my patients."
Jay M., Chiropractor

"I am a physiotherapist down under in Melbourne, Australia. I just purchased your M1 DVD for the Sacram and fell in love with it! You explained things so systematically and concisely and so clearly, it was fantastic. I watched it over this weekend, so can't wait to get to work on Monday (that's a first isnt it!) to try it all out! I ordered the second DVD as well, so can't wait to get that either. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for your DVDs."
Vinnie K, Physiotherapist

"I received your dvd today and am thoroughly enjoying it! The quality is excellent with great animations. The sign of a great teacher is the ability to take info that can be confusing at times and make it seem simple and readily useable in the clinic. You have definitely achieved that goal. I look forward to getting to take your seminars in the near future."
Rob S., PT

"Thank you for producing a great DVD in MET with Real bodywork. It has helped a ton with my patients."
Sean W., MS,ATC,LMT,ART,PES,CES

"Just finished your 2 new videos on Muscle Energy Techniques and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed them. Great information and the way you teach is fantastic! Very easy to understand and comprehend. Thank you for putting this info out there . . . I know I will use these techniques daily with my clients and will encourage my students to purchase your DVDs."
Stephanie P., Massage Therapist

"I purchased your 2 DVD's and love them . . . I have many many videos and yours is the easiest to absorb, it must be your manner. As you say in the end , you can't simply watch and grasp."
Chris P., Student

"Had to take a minute to say THANK YOU for 2 such amazing videos. The content, tips, videos and images were just excellent. Thank you for making this topic/material so accessible and a pleasure to watch. Well done!!!"
Sue D., OTR/L
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Muscle Energy Technique Manuals and Books

M1 Manual

Muscle Energy Technique for Lower Extremities, Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar Spine
A Continuing Education Course by Thomas K. Ockler, P.T.

M2 Manual

Muscle Energy Techniques for the Thoracic Spine, Ribs, Shoulder and Cervical Spine
A Continuing Education Course by Thomas K. Ockler, P.T.

M3 Manual

NO MAN'S LAND: The First All External Treatment of Dysfunctions of Women's (and Men's) Pelvis and Pelvic Floor
A Continuing Education Course by Thomas K. Ockler, P.T.

M4 Manual

ROTTEN TO THE CORE: Muscle Energy Evaluation & Treatment of the Ribs, Thoracic Spine and the "Abdominal-Thoracic Functional Core Unit"

A Continuing Education Course by Thomas K. Ockler, P.T.

The Case for Alternative Health Care
Understanding, Surviving and Thriving in the Midst of Our Collapsing Health Care System by Thomas K. Ockler, P.T.

This book is written by an insider. A hospital administrator and practitioner who participated firsthand in laying the foundation for today’s collapsing heath care system. A practitioner who then went on to make radical changes in the way he practiced his profession, his philosophy of health care delivery, and who is now hell-bent on making radical changes in this disastrous health care system he helped to create 30 years ago.