Muscle Energy Techniques are a type of sports massage technique that involves the client actively contracting and relaxing specific muscles while the therapist applies gentle stretches. This helps to improve muscle flexibility, joint mobility, and relieve muscle tension. They can also be used by sports massage therapists to address muscle imbalances, joint restrictions, and improve overall musculoskeletal function, using techniques such as reciprocal inhibition, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and isolytic contraction.