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Note: M1 Wausau has been changed from Nov 1-2 to Nov 8-9th
Brochures and Publications
Muscle Energy (M1) for Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremities
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Muscle Energy (M2) for the Ribs, Upper Extremity, Thoracic and Cervical Spine
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(M3) NO MAN'S LAND: THE FIRST ALL EXTERNAL TREATMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONS OF WOMEN'S (and MEN'S) PELVIS AND PELVIC FLOORRequires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Tom has published three books, which accompany his courses:
| Muscle Energy Technique for Lower Extremities, Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar Spine |
Muscle Energy Techniques for the Thoracic Spine, Ribs, Shoulder and Cervical Spine |
NO MAN'S LAND: THE FIRST ALL EXTERNAL TREATMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONS OF WOMEN'S (and MEN'S) PELVIS AND PELVIC FLOOR |
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| A Continuing Education Course by Thomas K. Ockler P.T. Copyright Notice 2004 by AHCS Publishing |
A Continuing Education Course by Thomas K. Ockler P.T. Copyright Notice 2004 by AHCS Publishing |
A Continuing Education Course by Thomas K. Ockler P.T. Copyright Notice 2008 by AHCS Publishing |
Seminars
For those of you who have taken Muscle Energy courses before and are still struggling...
If you have never taken a Muscle Energy course because you heard it was too hard...
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!
Muscle Energy Technique is one of the most effective and valuable manual techniques for the identification and correction of somatic asymmetry and hypomobility. Fred Mitchell Sr. D.O., who is considered the patriarch of Muscle Energy Technique, was a pioneer in forward thinking as he searched to develop an alternative to manipulative therapies. These techniques have been refined over the years and are even more accurate, efficient and effective than in their original form. These techniques can be used immediately to find and correct the causes of all types of pain. These are not cover up procedures, but rather techniques that cure the problem with dramatic results.
Unlike manipulative therapies, which presume joints are stuck out of place by some physiologic glue, Muscle Energy is based on evidence-based neuro-physiological principles that the joints are held out of place by muscles which have too much tone. Tom Ockler P.T. has extensive teaching experience throughout the United States, Canada, England and Australia. He was a past Associate Instructor with the Upledger Foundation, teaching in their Muscle Energy and Strain Counter-Strain programs. As a teacher, Tom has earned the nickname "The Patch Adams of Physical Therapy" due to his unique style of injecting humor into complicated subjects. He has developed teaching methods that explain very complicated subjects in easily understandable formats. His two books Muscle Energy Technique for Lower Extremities, Pelvis, Sacrum,
and Lumbar Spine and Muscle Energy Techniques for the Thoracic Spine, Ribs, Shoulder and Cervical Spine have been hailed by students as the most user friendly and useful Muscle Energy manuals ever. What are students saying about "This was the first course I've attended for MET that actually made sense." "We laughed as we learned...what a concept!" "I have been in practice since 1996 and I have been to several courses and have been disappointed. This course is by far the best course I have ever attended..." "Great presentation skills. Great sense of humor [with] presentation." "This course was very inspiring for me. I can't wait to get started." 2008 Courses January 12-13th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Akron, Ohio April 12-13th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Traverse City, Michigan May 17th-18th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa June 21-22th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M2) , Indianapolis, In June 28-29th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M2) , Akron, Ohio August 2-3: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Willoughby (Cleveland) Ohio (see registration form) August 30-31: Muscle Energy Techniques (M2) , Willoughby (Cleveland) Ohio (see registration form) Sept. 27-28th: NO MAN'S LAND: THE FIRST ALL EXTERNAL TREATMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONS OF WOMEN'S (and MEN'S) PELVIS AND PELVIC FLOOR. (M3) , Willoughby (Cleveland) Ohio. October 11-12th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , University of Michigan October 18-19th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M2) , Traverse City, Michigan Nov. 8-9th: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Wasau (Central), Wisconsin In the works: Wichita Falls, TX Call 440-918-0836 or e-mail tom@tomocklerpt.com for more details.
Tom Ockler's Muscle Energy Courses?
Contact Juli Uecker at 330-336-8700 or email Juliuecker@aol.com for more information.
Contact Meaghan Murphy at 231-932-9014 or email meaghanm@fastfitnesstc.com for more information.
Contact Denise Harklau at 515-294-8389 or email dharklau@iastate.edu for more information.
Contact Heidi Pierce PT at 317-920-3263 or email Heidi.Pierce@westviewhospital.org for more information.
Contact Juli Uecker at 330-336-8700 or email Juliuecker@aol.com for more information.
Using Muscle Energy,
Counterstrain, Ischemic Trigger-Point releases, Tissue Mobilization and
EFT. This course is for both male and female therapists. (See registration form)
Contact Darci Watson at 734-936-4376 or email darciw@med.umich.edu for more information.
Contact Meaghan Murphy at 231-932-9014 or email meaghanm@fastfitnesstc.com for more information.
Contact Robin Chip PT at 715-295-5256 or email ChipR@smhosp.org for more information.
Salt Lake City, Utah - M1
Schedule will be updated as information becomes available.
Video Excerpts from a Recent Seminar (WMV format)
Tom Ockler, PT on His Unique Approach to Muscle Energy Technique (5.1Mb)
Rib Muscle Energy Technique with Respiratory Assist (M2) (5.6Mb)
Hosting your own MET Course
Hosting an MET course of your very own can be a big advantage in several ways and it’s easier than you think. Find out more...
2007 Courses
February 24-25: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Rhinelander, Wisconsin
April 21-22: Muscle Energy Techniques (M2) , Indianapolis, Indiana
May 19-20: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Sun Touch Massage School, Mayfield, KY
Call (270) 247-8923 or 1-800-475-4293 for more information.August 11-12: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Willoughby (Cleveland) Ohio (see registration form)
Sept 8-9: Muscle Energy Techniques (M1) , Indianapolis, Indiana
Call Lesley B. Lautenschlager at (317) 217-3070 for more information.September 22-23: Muscle Energy Techniques (M2) , Willoughby (Cleveland) Ohio (see registration form)
October 6-7: Muscle Energy Techniques (M2) , Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Call Kay Anderson at (715) 361-2302 or email at kanders@shsmh.org for more information.