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肌肉能量技術(MET)

Muscle Energy Technique · MET

直接技術 · 主動16 個部位137 個已評等

這是什麼

先把關節或肌肉帶到受限的屏障(barrier)。病人輕輕出力,推向治療師給的等量反作用力;放鬆後,治療師再把關節或肌肉帶到新的屏障。

怎麼做

病人輕輕出力推向治療師,治療師給予等量的反作用力,所以關節不會移動(等長收縮,isometric contraction)。接著病人放鬆,治療師把關節或肌肉帶到新的屏障(barrier)。重複幾次後再重新評估。肌肉能量技術(Muscle Energy Technique, MET)是直接、主動的技術,沒有快速推力(thrust)。

常見做法:輕度出力(約 10–20%),維持 5–10 秒,放鬆 3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。多數部位章節使用 3–5 秒的收縮。

兩種常見形式:等長收縮後放鬆(post-isometric relaxation, PIR,病人往遠離屏障的方向推)與交互抑制(reciprocal inhibition,病人往屏障方向推,利用拮抗肌)。

Waxenbaum & Sina · StatPearls 2026

各部位的 MET 技術

共 31 項技術,取自 StatPearls 的整骨 MET 章節,用我們自己的話整理。完整的擺位與照片請看各章節(每個表格下方有連結),這裡不重製。

頸椎 · 3
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
枕寰關節(OA joint)把頭帶到屏障(barrier;診斷的每個平面都往相反方向),一手監測枕寰關節。病人試著把頭帶回中立位置 3–5 秒。再找新的屏障,做 3–5 回。仰臥,治療師在頭側
寰樞關節(AA joint)頸部屈曲以鎖住下方各節,頭部轉向屏障。病人往中立位置轉回 3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。仰臥
C2–C7監測關節柱(articular pillar)。把頭帶到屈曲/伸直、側彎與旋轉的屏障。病人往中立位置推回 3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。仰臥

Stenersen & Bordoni · StatPearls 2024

胸椎 · 3
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
上胸椎(T1–T4)以頭頸當作槓桿,監測橫突(transverse process)。病人對抗等量的反作用力,試著把頭帶回正中 3–5 秒,再放鬆 3–5 秒。做 3–5 回,最後做一次被動伸展。坐姿(治療師在後方)或仰臥
下胸椎(T5–T12)以軀幹當作槓桿:雙臂交叉,經由肩膀/腋下帶入側彎,再旋轉到屏障。收縮-放鬆的流程相同。坐姿
群組彎曲(第一型,中立)先治療彎曲的頂點(apex)。坐姿

Talley & Goto · StatPearls 2023

肋骨 · 6
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
第 1–2 肋(呼氣型,exhaled)握住肋骨角(rib angle),吸氣時往下外側帶。病人手腕放在額頭上,頭轉向對側約 40°。病人閉氣並抬頭(斜角肌)3–5 秒,再放鬆 5 秒;重複。仰臥
第 3–5 肋(呼氣型)同樣握住肋骨角。病人把手臂拉向對側髖部(胸小肌)3–5 秒。仰臥
第 6–8 肋(呼氣型)手臂外展 90°。病人把手臂往前推(前鋸肌)3–5 秒。仰臥
第 9–10 肋(呼氣型)手臂舉過頭。病人把手肘往身體側邊拉下(闊背肌)3–5 秒。仰臥
第 11–12 肋(呼氣型)手臂舉過頭。治療師固定髂前上棘(ASIS)與下方肋骨,吸氣時幫助肋骨往上,呼氣時不讓它掉下來;至少 3 個循環。俯臥
吸氣型肋骨群(inhaled)關鍵肋骨=該群最下面的一根。治療師在頭側,手指放在關鍵肋骨上緣。屈曲(第 2–5 肋)或側彎(第 6–10 肋)到屏障。病人吐氣並停住 3–5 秒,治療師同時收緊鬆弛的部分;做 3–5 回。仰臥

Jawed et al. · StatPearls 2024 · Flodine & Thomas · StatPearls 2023

腰椎與腰大肌 · 4
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
腰椎,第一型(中立)群組病人對抗阻力,往側彎與旋轉的方向推:約 30% 力量,3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。坐姿,跨坐在治療床上
腰椎,第二型屈曲節段先帶到伸直的屏障。病人往屈曲/側彎/旋轉的方向推。坐姿,跨坐在治療床上
腰大肌(psoas)病人把髖部前側往床面壓。治療師再把髖關節帶到更多伸直;3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。俯臥
腰大肌(psoas)一腳垂出床尾,另一膝抱向胸口。病人把膝蓋往上抬;治療師再把髖關節帶入伸直。仰臥

Lafans & Troncoso · StatPearls 2024 · Eldemire & Goto · StatPearls 2023

骨盆與梨狀肌 · 6
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
梨狀肌(piriformis)腳跨過對側膝蓋。治療師把膝蓋往內帶,病人往回推;3–5 秒,做 3 回。仰臥
恥骨聯合(pubic symphysis)屈膝 90° 以上,雙腳併攏。病人先用雙膝夾緊治療師的前臂,再對抗阻力把雙膝往外推(各約數 3 下)。最多 3 回,接著做一個短暫的橋式並重新檢查。仰臥,屈膝
髖骨(innominate)前旋髖與膝屈曲到屏障。病人把腿往下推(髖伸肌)3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。仰臥
髖骨後旋腿垂到床側,把膝蓋往下壓、讓髖關節伸直。病人把膝蓋往上抬(髖屈肌)3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。仰臥
髖骨 inflare(向內)4 字姿勢,把膝蓋往床面壓。病人把膝蓋往上抬(內收肌)3–5 秒。仰臥
髖骨 outflare(向外)髖屈曲 90°,把膝蓋往內推。病人往外推(外展肌)3–5 秒。仰臥

Malhotra & Bordoni · StatPearls 2023 · Xu & Vilella · StatPearls 2024

薦骨 · 3
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
前向扭轉(forward torsion)軸側朝下。軀幹旋轉以鎖住 L5 以上,髖屈曲到 S2,雙腿垂到床外。病人把雙腳往天花板抬約 5 秒,做 3–5 回。Sims 姿勢(半俯臥側躺)
後向扭轉(backward torsion)軸側朝下。軀幹往後旋轉,上方的腿垂到床外。病人把腿往上抬約 5 秒,做 3–5 回。側臥
單側屈曲或伸直配合呼吸:治療師在一個呼吸期跟著薦骨移動,在另一個呼吸期固定住;做 3–5 個循環。俯臥(伸直型:用手肘撐起上半身)

McParland et al. · StatPearls 2024

肩帶 · 3
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
肩鎖關節(AC joint)內旋用「握手」的握法把肩膀帶到外旋的屏障。病人往內旋轉 3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。坐姿
胸鎖關節(SC joint),鎖骨內收手臂外展 90°、拇指朝下,靠在治療師的大腿上。病人往大腿方向推 3–5 秒。治療師把胸鎖關節往下壓,再外展更多;做 3–5 回。仰臥
胸鎖關節,鎖骨水平伸直病人的手臂繞過治療師的肩膀。病人把肩胛骨往床面拉 3–5 秒。治療師把胸鎖關節往後推,並把肩膀往前帶;做 3–5 回。仰臥

Downing & Bordoni · StatPearls 2023

顳顎關節(TMJ) · 1
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
顳顎關節(TMJ)把下顎骨帶到受限的屏障。病人對抗等量阻力慢慢張嘴 3–5 秒。找新的屏障,做 3–5 回。若病人頭暈或噁心就停止。仰臥,治療師在頭側

Nahian & Mathew · StatPearls 2023

膝部(腓骨頭) · 2
關節或肌肉做法姿勢
腓骨頭(fibular head)前位把腓骨頭往後內側推,足部帶入蹠屈/旋後。病人出力抵抗;3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。仰臥或坐姿,屈膝 90°
腓骨頭後位把腓骨頭往前外側帶,足部帶入背屈/旋前。病人出力抵抗;3–5 秒,做 3–5 回。仰臥或坐姿,屈膝 90°

Decker et al. · StatPearls 2024

迷思 vs 研究

✗ MET 會把肌肉拉長
✓ 短時間內增加的活動度,主要與伸展耐受度(stretch tolerance,也就是你能接受多少伸展)有關。收縮-放鬆也可能短暫降低肌肉肌腱僵硬度(muscle-tendon stiffness)。靜態伸展也是一樣:活動度進步來自伸展耐受度,而不是僵硬度改變。

Kay et al. · Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015 · Mitchell et al. · J Sport Rehabil 2007 · Sharman et al. · Sports Med 2006 · Magnusson et al. · J Physiol 1996

✗ 等長收縮後放鬆會讓肌肉「關機」(高爾基腱器 Golgi tendon organ/自體抑制 autogenic inhibition)
✓ 教科書仍這樣解釋,但在膕旁肌的研究中,收縮後的肌電圖(EMG)反而比基準值高,不是低。反射抑制無法解釋活動度的增加。

Waxenbaum & Sina · StatPearls 2026 · Mitchell et al. · J Sport Rehabil 2009 · Sharman et al. · Sports Med 2006

✗ 每次收縮後伸展越久,活動度增加越多
✓ 收縮後伸展 3 秒與 30 秒,膕旁肌的進步相同(小型研究,健康成人)。

Smith & Fryer · J Bodyw Mov Ther 2008

它可能怎麼幫助病人?

  • 目前主流的解釋:神經系統改變了對伸展與疼痛的感知,加上肌肉肌腱僵硬度短暫下降。
  • 一項小型研究(12 位無症狀者)發現,腰薦部 MET 後脊髓反射與皮質脊髓興奮性(corticospinal excitability)下降。
  • 誠實的提醒:在下背痛方面,考科藍(Cochrane)文獻回顧認為只有低品質證據顯示 MET 加在其他治療上沒有額外效果,也沒有足夠證據判斷它是否有效。
  • 其他回顧較為正面:頸痛、外側肘痛與關節活動度。在膕旁肌柔軟度方面,MET 在兩項測量中有一項略優於伸展。

Sharman et al. · Sports Med 2006 · Kay et al. · Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015 · Fryer & Pearce · J Bodyw Mov Ther 2013 · Franke et al. · Cochrane 2015 · Thomas et al. · Chiropr Man Therap 2019 · Kang et al. · Healthcare 2023

身體地圖:MET 在哪裡有評等

點一個部位,看在那裡做的 MET 在各病症頁的評等。內容自動取自各病症頁的等級。

各部位的做法

Muscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)#met-cervical

The neck is positioned against the restricted barrier. The patient gently pushes back toward neutral for 3–5 seconds against equal resistance, relaxes, and the neck is taken to the new barrier. Repeat 3–5 times, then re-check.

Muscle energy, scalenes and upper trapezius#met-scalenes

The muscle is taken to the edge of its available range. The patient makes a light contraction (about 10–20% effort) against an unyielding counterforce for 5–10 seconds, then fully relaxes for 3–5 seconds, and the new range is taken up. Repeat a few times, then re-check.

Muscle energy, lumbar#met-lumbar

Usually seated (or side-lying). The lumbar segment is taken to its restricted barrier in side-bending and rotation. The patient gently pushes toward the free direction for 3–5 seconds against equal resistance, relaxes, and the new barrier is taken up. Repeat 3–5 times, then re-check.

Muscle energy, pelvis (innominate and pubis)#met-innominate

The innominate (or pubis) is taken to its restricted barrier. The patient makes a short, gentle contraction against equal resistance (a few seconds), relaxes, and the new barrier is taken up. Repeat, then re-check pelvic landmarks. Check for pubic dysfunction first, with consent.

Muscle energy, psoas#met-psoas

The hip is taken into extension to the barrier (prone, or supine with the leg off the table). The patient pulls the hip toward flexion for 3–5 seconds against equal resistance, relaxes, and the hip is taken further into extension. Repeat 3–5 times, then re-check.

Muscle energy and counterstrain, piriformis#met-piriformis

MET: supine, the affected foot rests beside the opposite knee and the knee is taken across to the barrier; the patient pushes back gently against resistance, relaxes, and the stretch is taken up. Counterstrain: prone, the leg is hung off the table with the hip flexed, abducted and externally rotated until the tender point eases, held 90 seconds.

Muscle energy, thoracic#met-thoracic

Seated or supine. The restricted segment is localised (using the head and neck as a lever for T1–T4, the trunk for T5–T12) and taken to its barrier while the transverse process is monitored. The patient gently pushes back toward neutral for a few seconds against equal resistance, relaxes, and the new barrier is taken up. Repeat, then re-check.

Muscle energy, ribs#met-ribs

Treat the matching thoracic segment first, or the rib correction often does not hold. With the patient supine, the practitioner holds the affected rib at its angle. The patient breathes in, holds the breath for 3–5 seconds and gently contracts a muscle attached to that rib (for example the scalenes for ribs 1–2) against equal resistance, then relaxes. Take up the new barrier and repeat.

Muscle energy, TMJ (facial MET)#met-tmj

Patient supine. Find the restriction by watching the jaw deviate on slow opening and gently gliding the mandible. With the jaw held at the barrier, the patient slowly opens against equal resistance for 3–5 seconds, relaxes, and the jaw is taken to the new barrier. Repeat 3–5 times, then re-check opening.

Muscle energy, glenohumeral (posterior shoulder)#met-shoulder

Take the arm to the barrier in horizontal adduction or internal rotation. The patient gently pushes back (horizontal abduction or external rotation) against equal resistance at 10–20% effort for 5–10 seconds, then relaxes for 3–5 seconds, and the arm is taken to the new barrier. Repeat 3–5 times, then re-check range.

Muscle energy, AC joint, clavicle and SC joint#met-shoulder-girdle

Patient seated or supine. Monitor the AC or SC joint with one hand and use the arm as a lever to take the joint to its barrier (for example, external rotation for an internally rotated AC joint, or more abduction for an adducted clavicle). The patient pushes gently against isometric resistance for 3–5 seconds, relaxes, and the joint is taken to the new barrier. Repeat 3–5 times, then re-check.

Muscle energy, hip and thigh muscles#met-hip

The muscle (for example the hamstrings, adductors or rectus femoris) is taken to its barrier. The patient pushes gently, at about 10–20% effort, against resistance for 5–10 seconds, relaxes for 3–5 seconds, and the new barrier is taken up.

Muscle energy, fibular head (proximal tibiofibular joint)#met-fibular-head

Patient supine or seated with the knee bent to 90°. Draw the fibular head toward its restricted direction while taking the foot to its barrier (plantarflexion and supination, or dorsiflexion and pronation). The patient pushes the ankle gently against resistance for 3–5 seconds, relaxes, and the new barrier is taken up. Repeat 3–5 times, then re-check fibular head motion.

Muscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)#met-calf

The calf is taken to its barrier by dorsiflexing the ankle. The patient pushes the foot gently down, at about 10–20% effort, against resistance for 5–10 seconds, relaxes for 3–5 seconds, and the new barrier is taken up.

Muscle energy, elbow and forearm#met-elbow-forearm

The wrist or forearm is taken to the barrier of the tight muscle group (wrist extensors or flexors, pronators or supinators). The patient pushes gently back, at about 10–20% effort, against resistance for 5–10 seconds, relaxes for 3–5 seconds, and the new barrier is taken up.

Muscle energy, general (affected muscle)#met-general

The muscle is taken to its barrier. The patient pushes gently, at about 10–20% effort, against resistance for 5–10 seconds, relaxes for 3–5 seconds, and the new barrier is taken up.

各病症的證據

自動從各病症頁的等級整理出來,每完成一個部位就會增加。

病症技術等級重點
Cervical Facet SyndromeNeckMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)C · 證據有限One trial in chronic neck pain: MET beat usual physio and matched facet mobilisation.
Cervical SpondylosisNeckMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)C · 證據有限One small trial in cervical spondylosis. Adding MET improved neck position sense, but not pain or disability.
Cervicogenic HeadacheHeadacheMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)C · 證據有限MET plus exercise ranked among the effective options for short-term headache intensity. This comes from a network meta-analysis, not head-to-head trials.
Frozen ShoulderShoulderMuscle energy, glenohumeral (posterior shoulder)C · 證據有限MET tended to beat usual conservative care in frozen shoulder, with low to very low certainty. Adding MET boosted the Spencer technique's effect.
Lumbar Facet SyndromeLower BackMuscle energy, lumbarC · 證據有限Indirect: from chronic low back pain trials. Small pain benefit in one review, none in a Cochrane review.
Non-Specific Low Back PainLower BackMuscle energy, lumbarC · 證據有限Small pain benefit in one review; a Cochrane review found no added benefit. Trials are small.
Non-Specific Neck PainNeckMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)C · 證據有限26 trials, low certainty. Helped pain only when added to other treatment, not on its own.
Piriformis SyndromeHipMuscle energy and counterstrain, piriformisC · 證據有限Two small trials: an MET-based protocol beat positional release, and post-facilitation stretching beat ELDOA. Neither had a sham group.
Rotator Cuff TendinopathyShoulderMuscle energy, thoracicC · 證據有限Thoracic MET beat placebo for pain and disability in shoulder impingement, up to 1 year. This is one trial of 75 patients.
Sacroiliac Joint DysfunctionLower BackMuscle energy, pelvis (innominate and pubis)C · 證據有限MET reduced pain and disability, about as much as other therapies. Small trials.
Shoulder Impingement SyndromeShoulderMuscle energy, thoracicC · 證據有限Thoracic MET beat placebo for pain and disability in shoulder impingement, up to 1 year. This is one trial of 75 patients.
Subacromial BursitisShoulderMuscle energy, thoracicC · 證據有限Thoracic MET beat placebo for pain and disability in shoulder impingement, up to 1 year. This is one trial of 75 patients.
Supraspinatus TendonitisShoulderMuscle energy, thoracicC · 證據有限Thoracic MET beat placebo for pain and disability in shoulder impingement, up to 1 year. This is one trial of 75 patients.
Temporomandibular DisorderHeadacheMuscle energy, TMJ (facial MET)C · 證據有限MET to the chewing muscles improved mouth opening, pain and jaw deviation in a review of 7 studies. The studies had risk of bias.
Temporomandibular DisorderHeadacheMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)C · 證據有限Neck manual therapy reduced jaw pain more than placebo, with moderate evidence. MET was not tested on its own.
Tennis ElbowElbowMuscle energy, elbow and forearmC · 證據有限In two small trials, MET did better than a steroid injection at 6 and 12 months, and matched mobilisation with movement when added to home exercise.
顯示另外 121 個 D 級或「找不到研究」的配對
Cervical Disc HerniationNeckMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)D · 證據很少No trial comparing MET with usual care or sham in radiculopathy was found.
Cervical RadiculopathyNeurologicalMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)D · 證據很少No trial comparing MET with usual care or sham in radiculopathy was found.
CostochondritisMid BackMuscle energy, thoracicD · 證據很少No trials. A small case series treating the upper back and ribs with manual therapy and exercise reported improvement.
Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeOtherMuscle energy, general (affected muscle)D · 證據很少No trials of this technique on its own in hypermobility. A 2024 scoping review found only weak evidence for manual therapy; exercise and motor training had the best evidence.
Golfer's ElbowElbowMuscle energy, elbow and forearmD · 證據很少No trials in golfer’s elbow. In tennis elbow, MET did better than a steroid injection at 6 and 12 months in one trial.
Hypermobility Spectrum DisorderOtherMuscle energy, thoracicD · 證據很少No trials of this technique on its own in hypermobility. A 2024 scoping review found only weak evidence for manual therapy; exercise and motor training had the best evidence.
Iliopsoas BursitisHipMuscle energy, psoasD · 證據很少No trials in iliopsoas bursitis. A reference chapter describes MET and counterstrain procedures for the psoas.
Lumbar Disc HerniationLower BackMuscle energy, lumbarD · 證據很少No trials in disc-related leg pain. Indirect evidence from non-specific low back pain only.
Lumbar RadiculopathyNeurologicalMuscle energy, lumbarD · 證據很少No trials in disc-related leg pain. Indirect evidence from non-specific low back pain only.
Medial Tibial Stress SyndromeFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)D · 證據很少No trials of calf muscle energy technique in MTSS. Reviews found stretching and strengthening exercise unproven.
MigraineHeadacheMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)D · 證據很少No trials of MET on its own in migraine. Only indirect evidence from whole osteopathic treatment.
Mortons NeuromaFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)D · 證據很少No trials in Morton neuroma. StatPearls recommends calf and Achilles stretching to cut forefoot pressure from a tight calf (equinus).
Myofascial Pain SyndromeOtherMuscle energy, general (affected muscle)D · 證據很少No controlled trials. In one large uncontrolled series, post-isometric relaxation gave immediate relief in most treated muscles.
Osgood-Schlatter DiseasePaediatricMuscle energy, hip and thigh musclesD · 證據很少No trials of MET. Hamstring stretching is a recommended add-on, and stretching looks helpful in a review of low-quality studies.
OsteoporosisOtherMuscle energy, lumbarD · 證據很少No trials of this technique on its own in osteoporosis. One small trial found an osteopathic treatment package beat sham for quality of life, but not for pain.
Peroneal TendinopathyFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, fibular head (proximal tibiofibular joint)D · 證據很少No trials in peroneal tendinopathy. StatPearls notes fibular head dysfunction can contribute to ankle pain.
Perthes DiseasePaediatricMuscle energy, psoasD · 證據很少No trials of MET. Hip flexor and adductor stretching is part of non-operative care.
Plantar FasciitisFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)D · 證據很少No trials of calf muscle energy technique in plantar fasciitis. Calf and plantar fascia stretching is part of first-line care.
Post-Concussion HeadacheHeadacheMuscle energy, thoracicD · 證據很少No trials after concussion. Indirect: neck and vestibular rehab is recommended for lingering neck symptoms.
Postural SyndromeOtherMuscle energy, lumbarD · 證據很少No trials of lumbar MET in postural syndrome. In upper crossed syndrome, MET was part of effective exercise programmes.
Postural SyndromeOtherMuscle energy, psoasD · 證據很少No trials of psoas MET in postural syndrome. In a 2022 meta-analysis, manual therapy did not change anterior pelvic tilt.
Rotator Cuff TearShoulderMuscle energy, thoracicD · 證據很少No trials in rotator cuff tears. Thoracic MET beat placebo in shoulder impingement in one trial.
SciaticaLower BackMuscle energy, lumbarD · 證據很少No trials in disc-related leg pain. Indirect evidence from non-specific low back pain only.
ScoliosisMid BackMuscle energy, thoracicD · 證據很少No trials of MET in scoliosis. Manual therapy helped only as an add-on to exercise or other care.
Sever's DiseasePaediatricMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)D · 證據很少No trials of calf MET. Calf stretching is a recommended part of care.
SLAP LesionShoulderMuscle energy, glenohumeral (posterior shoulder)D · 證據很少No trials in SLAP tears. In baseball players, posterior shoulder MET improved range straight away.
Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeNeurologicalMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)D · 證據很少No trials found. A reference chapter lists calf stretching as possibly helpful.
Tennis ElbowElbowMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)D · 證據很少No trials of cervical MET in tennis elbow. Neck manipulation and cervical SNAGs helped as add-ons in trials.
Tension HeadacheHeadacheMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)D · 證據很少No trials of MET on its own in tension-type headache. Manual therapy in general improved pain, frequency and neck movement.
Thoracic Facet SyndromeMid BackMuscle energy, thoracicD · 證據很少No trials in the mid back. Indirect: a review found MET effective for chronic neck pain.
Thoracic Mechanical PainMid BackMuscle energy, thoracicD · 證據很少No trials in the mid back. Indirect: a review found MET effective for chronic neck pain.
Thoracic Outlet SyndromeNeckMuscle energy, scalenes and upper trapeziusD · 證據很少No trial of this technique alone. One small trial tested a mixed osteopathic package.
Achilles TendinopathyFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in Achilles tendinopathy.
ACL InjuryKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in ACL injury.
Acromioclavicular Joint SprainShoulderMuscle energy, AC joint, clavicle and SC joint找不到研究No trials of AC joint or clavicle MET in AC joint sprains.
Acute TorticollisNeckMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)找不到研究No trials of MET in acute torticollis.
Adductor StrainHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of adductor MET in adductor strain.
Adductor StrainHipMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of hip flexor MET in adductor strain.
Adductor StrainHipMuscle energy, pelvis (innominate and pubis)找不到研究No trials of pelvic MET in adductor strain.
Athletic Groin PainHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of adductor MET in athletic groin pain.
Athletic Groin PainHipMuscle energy, pelvis (innominate and pubis)找不到研究No trials of pubic or pelvic MET in athletic groin pain.
Baker's CystKneeMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in Baker cysts.
Calcific TendinitisShoulderMuscle energy, thoracic找不到研究No trials of thoracic MET in calcific tendinitis.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Neurological)NeurologicalMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in carpal tunnel syndrome.
Chondromalacia PatellaKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of quadriceps muscle energy technique in chondromalacia patellae.
Claw ToeFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in claw toe.
CoccydyniaLower BackMuscle energy and counterstrain, piriformis找不到研究No trials of piriformis MET or counterstrain in coccydynia.
Complex Regional Pain SyndromeOtherMuscle energy, thoracic找不到研究No trials of thoracic or lumbar muscle energy technique in CRPS.
Costovertebral Joint SprainMid BackMuscle energy, ribs找不到研究No trials of rib muscle energy technique in costovertebral joint sprain.
Cubital Tunnel SyndromeElbowMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)找不到研究No trials of cervical muscle energy technique in cubital tunnel syndrome.
De Quervain's TenosynovitisWrist & HandMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in De Quervain tenosynovitis.
Double Crush SyndromeElbowMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)找不到研究No trials of cervical muscle energy technique in double crush syndrome.
Dupuytren's ContractureWrist & HandMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in Dupuytren disease.
Elbow MCL SprainElbowMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in elbow UCL sprain.
Elbow MCL SprainElbowMuscle energy, glenohumeral (posterior shoulder)找不到研究No trials of shoulder muscle energy technique in elbow UCL sprain.
Fat Pad Syndrome (Hoffa's)KneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of quadriceps muscle energy technique in fat pad syndrome.
Femoroacetabular ImpingementHipMuscle energy and counterstrain, piriformis找不到研究No trials of deep hip rotator MET in FAI.
Freiberg's DiseaseFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in Freiberg disease.
Glenohumeral InstabilityShoulderMuscle energy, glenohumeral (posterior shoulder)找不到研究No trials of glenohumeral MET in shoulder instability.
Gluteal BursitisHipMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of hip flexor MET in gluteal bursitis.
Gluteal TendinopathyHipMuscle energy, pelvis (innominate and pubis)找不到研究No trials of pelvic MET in gluteal tendinopathy.
Golfer's ElbowElbowMuscle energy, glenohumeral (posterior shoulder)找不到研究No trials of shoulder muscle energy technique in medial epicondylitis.
Greater Trochanteric Pain SyndromeHipMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of hip flexor MET in GTPS.
Guyon's Canal SyndromeWrist & HandMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in Guyon canal syndrome.
Hallux RigidusFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in hallux rigidus.
Hallux ValgusFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in hallux valgus.
Hammer ToeFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in hammertoe.
Hamstring StrainHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hamstring MET in hamstring strain.
Heel Fat Pad SyndromeFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in heel fat pad syndrome.
Hip Flexor StrainHipMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of psoas MET in hip flexor strain.
Hip Labral TearHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip MET in hip labral tears.
Hip OsteoarthritisHipMuscle energy and counterstrain, piriformis找不到研究No trials of piriformis MET in hip osteoarthritis.
Iliopsoas TendinopathyHipMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of psoas MET in iliopsoas tendinopathy.
Infrapatellar BursitisKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in infrapatellar bursitis.
Ischial BursitisHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip MET in ischial bursitis.
ITB Friction Syndrome – HipHipMuscle energy, lumbar找不到研究No trials of lumbar or sacroiliac MET in ITB pain at the hip.
ITB SyndromeKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of TFL muscle energy technique in ITB syndrome.
Knee OsteoarthritisKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in knee osteoarthritis.
LCL SprainKneeMuscle energy, fibular head (proximal tibiofibular joint)找不到研究No trials of fibular head MET in LCL sprains.
LCL SprainKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in LCL sprains.
Lumbar Facet SyndromeLower BackMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of psoas MET in facet syndrome.
Lumbar Spinal StenosisLower BackMuscle energy, lumbar找不到研究No trials of lumbar MET in spinal stenosis.
Mallet FingerWrist & HandMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in mallet finger.
MCL SprainKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hamstring or adductor muscle energy technique in MCL sprains.
Meniscal InjuryKneeMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in meniscal tears.
Meralgia ParaestheticaNeurologicalMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of psoas MET in meralgia paraesthetica.
MetatarsalgiaFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in metatarsalgia.
MyalgiaOtherMuscle energy, general (affected muscle)找不到研究No trials of muscle energy technique in myalgia.
Myositis Ossificans – KneeKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in myositis ossificans.
Myositis Ossificans – ThighHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in myositis ossificans.
Occipital NeuralgiaHeadacheMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)找不到研究No trials of cervical MET in occipital neuralgia.
Olecranon BursitisElbowMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in olecranon bursitis.
Osteitis PubisHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of adductor MET in osteitis pubis.
Osteitis PubisHipMuscle energy, pelvis (innominate and pubis)找不到研究No trials of pubic MET in osteitis pubis.
Patella DislocationKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in patellar dislocation.
Patellar TendinopathyKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of quadriceps muscle energy technique in patellar tendinopathy.
Patellar TendinopathyKneeMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in patellar tendinopathy.
Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of quadriceps muscle energy technique in patellofemoral pain.
PCL InjuryKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip muscle energy technique in PCL injury.
Pes Anserine BursitisKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hamstring or adductor muscle energy technique in pes anserine bursitis.
Posterior Calcaneal BursitisFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in posterior calcaneal bursitis.
Prepatellar BursitisKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of quadriceps muscle energy technique in prepatellar bursitis.
Psoas StrainHipMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of psoas MET in psoas strain.
Quadriceps StrainKneeMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of rectus femoris muscle energy technique in quadriceps strain.
Radial Tunnel SyndromeElbowMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in radial tunnel syndrome.
Retrocalcaneal BursitisFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in retrocalcaneal bursitis.
Sartorius StrainHipMuscle energy, hip and thigh muscles找不到研究No trials of hip flexor MET in sartorius strain.
Scheuermann's DiseaseMid BackMuscle energy, thoracic找不到研究No trials of thoracic MET in Scheuermann's disease.
SciaticaLower BackMuscle energy and counterstrain, piriformis找不到研究No trials of piriformis MET or counterstrain in sciatica.
SesamoiditisFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in sesamoiditis.
Skier's ThumbWrist & HandMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in thumb UCL injury.
SLAP LesionShoulderMuscle energy, thoracic找不到研究No trials of thoracic MET in SLAP tears.
SpondylolisthesisLower BackMuscle energy, psoas找不到研究No trials of psoas MET in spondylolisthesis.
Sternoclavicular Joint InjuryShoulderMuscle energy, AC joint, clavicle and SC joint找不到研究No trials of SC joint or clavicle MET in SC joint injuries.
TFCC InjuryWrist & HandMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in TFCC injury.
Thoracic Disc HerniationMid BackMuscle energy, thoracic找不到研究No trials of thoracic MET in thoracic disc herniation.
Thoracic RadiculopathyNeurologicalMuscle energy, thoracic找不到研究No trials of thoracic MET in thoracic radiculopathy.
Tibialis Posterior TendinopathyFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in tibialis posterior tendinopathy.
Turf ToeFoot & AnkleMuscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)找不到研究No trials of calf muscle energy technique in turf toe.
Whiplash Associated DisorderNeckMuscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)找不到研究No trials of MET in whiplash.
Wrist SprainWrist & HandMuscle energy, elbow and forearm找不到研究No trials of forearm muscle energy technique in wrist sprain.

注意事項

何時不要使用 MET

各部位的注意事項(15)

Muscle energy, cervical (C2–C7)

Do not use with fracture, dislocation, infection or muscle tear. Take care with cervical instability (check for it in rheumatoid arthritis and Down syndrome), other rheumatological disease, and recent heart attack or surgery. Use the least force needed, especially in older patients.

Muscle energy, lumbar

Do not use after recent lumbar surgery, or with spinal fracture, acute cord compression, cauda equina syndrome, cancer in the spine, spinal infection (osteomyelitis) or severe osteoporosis. Use gentler options in frail patients and in anyone who cannot follow instructions.

Muscle energy, pelvis (innominate and pubis)

Do not use if the contraction causes severe pain, with a fracture or unstable joint in the area, or after recent surgery.

Muscle energy, psoas

Do not use with a fracture in the area, an unstable pelvis or hip, recent surgery, or a patient who cannot contract on request or follow directions.

Muscle energy and counterstrain, piriformis

Do not use with a fracture, torn ligament or tendon, joint instability, recent surgery, active infection or open wounds. Not for neuropathic pain or pain caused by infection.

Muscle energy, thoracic

Do not use with an acute fracture or dislocation. Recent ligament, tendon or muscle injury may make it unsuitable, and spasm driven by the central nervous system responds poorly. The patient must be able to follow instructions.

Muscle energy, ribs

Do not use with a rib fracture, recent spinal injury, known ligament laxity, skin or muscle infection over the area, or cancer that has spread to the ribs. The patient must be able and willing to take part.

Muscle energy, TMJ (facial MET)

Stop if dizziness or nausea appears. Reconsider with a jaw fracture, an unstable joint, recent surgery or low vitality.

Muscle energy, glenohumeral (posterior shoulder)

Very safe, but not used with a fracture, a ruptured ligament, tendon or muscle, or a joint infection.

Muscle energy, AC joint, clavicle and SC joint

Very safe, but not used with a fracture, a ruptured ligament, tendon or muscle, a joint infection, or when no dysfunction is found.

Muscle energy, hip and thigh muscles

Not used with an acute fracture, a joint infection or a bone malignancy; take care with severe osteoporosis or after surgery that limits muscle contraction. Use the least force needed: too much can tear a muscle or pull off a tendon, especially in older patients.

Muscle energy, fibular head (proximal tibiofibular joint)

Not used with an acute ankle sprain or a lax ankle, an acute fibular fracture or a deep vein thrombosis, or when positioning could aggravate an acute injury.

Muscle energy, calf (gastrocnemius and soleus)

Not used with an acute fracture, a joint infection or a bone malignancy; take care with severe osteoporosis or after surgery that limits muscle contraction. Use the least force needed: too much can tear a muscle or pull off a tendon, especially in older patients.

Muscle energy, elbow and forearm

Not used with an acute fracture, a joint infection or a bone malignancy; take care with severe osteoporosis or after surgery that limits muscle contraction. Use the least force needed: too much can tear a muscle or pull off a tendon, especially in older patients.

Muscle energy, general (affected muscle)

Not used with an acute fracture, a joint infection or a bone malignancy; take care with severe osteoporosis or after surgery that limits muscle contraction. Use the least force needed: too much can tear a muscle or pull off a tendon, especially in older patients.

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論文:已於 2026/11/14 閱讀摘要,並依 PubMed 紀錄建立引用。StatPearls 章節於 2026/11/14 閱讀,並用我們自己的話描述。