original_query: What do muscle energy techniques (METs) encompass?
query: What do muscle energy techniques (METs) encompass?
answer: Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) are manual therapy techniques used to improve musculoskeletal and joint function, and reduce pain.  They involve the patient actively using their muscles in a controlled manner against a counterforce applied by the therapist.  METs are used to treat various conditions including decreased range of motion, muscular hypertonicity, and somatic dysfunction. Several types of METs exist, including post-isometric relaxation, reciprocal inhibition, and joint mobilization using muscle force.