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"Hands On" Muscle Energy Seminars
Non-Manipulative Manual Therapy Techniques
Several New Sessions Have Been Added
Just added: Miami, Florida
Early Bird Specials Information
All courses taught by: Thomas K. Ockler, P.T.
2015 National Seminar Schedule
Schedule is updated as each 2015 session is confirmed, so please check back often. Don't miss out on many of the Early Bird Specials being offered.
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 Clinical Pearl:
PT Tip of the Month
How I Treat Piriformis Syndrome
I get this question a lot and I thought it might be fitting for the first “How I Treat” clinical pearl. Regardless of the actual problem, many diagnosticians still call it Piriformis Syndrome, which is fine by me, but it is very much a statement of just symptoms. I try to look at the entire picture, which involves a full structural look at the pelvis and the sacrum, as well as the lumbar spine. I tend to reject the notion that the problem starts out in the Piriformis muscle and instead, look for other causes that make the Piriformis react / adapt.
Whatever I find, be it a pelvic, sacrum or lumbar spine issue, I make sure to:
- Use Muscle Energy Technique to try to get the pelvis, sacrum and lumbar spine level and symmetrical. This usually gets functional leg length back to equal as well.
- Next I utilize counter-strain for the two main trigger points that usually implicate the piriformis. See Treatment Protocol
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What diagnoses or syndrome would you like discussed
in the next "How I Treat" Clinical Pearl?
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Questions from the Mail Room
Q: Hi Tom, I have used your procedure many times with great success to correct pelvic misalignments which I learned from your excellent videos. A problem I have encountered is when checking the pubic bone with people who are a bit overweight getting to the pubic bone to check its alignment can be difficult and uncomfortable for the client. Do you have a solution?
Kevin O, PT
A: Hi Kevin, Yes there is a trick to make palpation less . . . how shall we say . . . invasive. Gently take the patient’s hands and have them help you by holding the excess tissue up toward their chest and out of your field of palpation. Just tell them you need their help and they are usually very happy to comply.
Tom Ockler, PT
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Bodywork Resources
17 of the most specific, bizarre ICD-10 codes
With 55,000 new codes, ICD-10 is much more specific than its predecessor. How fine-grained? Well, one code for suturing an artery will become 195 codes, and there are 312 animal codes alltogether. Beyond that, some codes, most of which specify cause or location, seem downright nutty — borderline unbelievable even. Here are some of the most bizarre:
- Z63.1 Problems with the in-laws - Put the whole family in one room during the holiday season and things can get ugly.
- T71.231D Asphyxiation due to being trapped in a discarded refrigerator, accidental - I don’t care how much you love your Kenmore Elite; when it’s time to discard it, let it go.
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Three exercises baseball players should NOT do
 Though there are few absolutes in life, except for death and taxes. The following exercises should be approached with extreme caution for baseball players, other overhead athletes, and anyone with shoulder pain. For baseball pitchers these exercises should almost never be performed. I am sure some professionals may still recommend these exercises for overhead athletes, but in my experiences they are much more likely to contribute to both shoulder and elbow injuries than prevent them.
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Training Materials
DVD's and Manuals
All Manuals are also available as e-Books conveniently delivered to your inbox upon checkout
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Our Seminars
Muscle Energy Technique is one of the most effective and valuable manual techniques for the identification and correction of somatic asymmetry and hypomobility. 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 techniques, MET works via evidenced-based neuro-physiology using the muscle spindles to release tight muscles and decrease tone and excitability, thus restoring the bones and joints to normal mobility and returning them to symmetrical, smooth function.
The two-day courses involve a mix of theory, demonstration and hands-on practice. Actual evaluation and treatments will be performed by each participant using the methods learned. Plenty of time is allotted for hands on practice as well as questions and discussion.
Due to the hands-on nature of these courses, class size is limited to assure a very high quality educational experience. Attend one of our seminars and don't miss this magnificent educational opportunity!
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What Are Students Saying about the MET Courses?
"This course was outstanding. I've taken many courses over the years. Tom Ockler may possibly be the most talented instructor I've had. Combines excellent, applicable material and very effective teaching style. Extremely effective!"
Thomas S, PT M2 Royal Oak, MI 2015
Alternative Health Care Solutions is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.
Contact us at:
440-918-0836 or via email
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 Early Bird Special for Willoughby (Cleveland) OH
and Miami Florida Courses
Register 6 weeks prior to course and save $25
And . . . Bring A Colleague
Register and pay for multiple people for any course together and each person receives a $25 discount on an MET DVD of your choice
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