Muscle Energy Techniques (MET’s) are manipulative treatment procedures used in Osteopathic Medicine and Physical Therapy.  These techniques use a voluntary contraction of the patient’s muscles against a distinctly controlled counterforce applied by the clinician.  The contraction is executed from a precise position in a specific direction to achieve a specific goal.  MET’s may be used to correct a patient’s musculoskeletal alignment, increase the mobility of restricted joints to improve motion, lengthen short muscles, strengthen weakened muscles, and  reduce localized swelling.  These techniques are considered to be active techniques.  This description mirrors how I apply myself as a fitness professional.  I engage my clients and all workouts are executed in a controlled setting with precise, designed objectives and with a specific goal.  These goals may range from, but are not limited to, enhancing one’s strength; muscular endurance; appearance; athletic performance; or general well being.