In MET, what is the expected tissue response after the contraction is released?

In MET, what is the expected tissue response after the contraction is released?

• A. Tissue shortening
• B. Tissue lengthening
• C. No change in tissue properties
• D. Tissue edema

Answer: (B)

MET relies on a voluntary contraction against resistance followed by a release that allows the muscle-tendon unit to lengthen. When the contraction ends, autogenic inhibition via the Golgi tendon organs reduces muscle tension, and reciprocal inhibition can help the antagonist relax, enabling the tissues to lengthen. This process increases pliability and range of motion, so the expected tissue response after the contraction is released is tissue lengthening. Edema or no change are not typical outcomes, and shortening would defeat the goal of MET.

MET relies on a voluntary contraction against resistance followed by a release that allows the muscle-tendon unit to lengthen. When the contraction ends, autogenic inhibition via the Golgi tendon organs reduces muscle tension, and reciprocal inhibition can help the antagonist relax, enabling the tissues to lengthen. This process increases pliability and range of motion, so the expected tissue response after the contraction is released is tissue lengthening. Edema or no change are not typical outcomes, and shortening would defeat the goal of MET.