PNF 1 Flashcards
PNF procedures and principles… list 10
Resistance Irradiation Manual contact Body position Verbal command Vision Stretch Traction and approximation Timing Patterns
How to apply resistance
“Appropriately”
As an assessment tool
How to apply manual contact
Lumbrical grip
Direction
How to apply irradiation
Overflow
Recruitment
How to apply body position
In the diagonal
How to apply verbal command
Direction
Concise
Tone
How to apply vision
Midline
How to apply Stretch
Reflex
How to apply traction and approximation
Movement vs. stability
How to apply timing
Components
How to apply patterns
Via planes of movement
Principles and techniques can be applied without…
Patterns
Scapular D1 pattern
Anterior elevation/posterior depression
Flex/ADD/ER
Ext/ABD/IR
Scapular D2 pattern
Anterior depression/posterior elevation
Flex/ABD/ER
Ext/ADD/IR
Pelvic D1 pattern
Anterior elevation/posterior depression
Flex/ADD/ER/DF/inv
Ext/ABD/IR/PF/evr
Pelvic D2 pattern
Anterior depression/posterior elevation
Flex/ABD/IR/DF/evr
Ext/ADD/ER/PF/inv
5 ways to elicit muscular contractions
Isotonic Concentric Eccentric Stabilizing isotonic - Intent is motion Isometric - Intent is hold with no motion
The range limiting muscle
Antagonist
The muscle opposite the range limiting target muscle
Agonist
Which techniques are used for neuromuscular re-Ed?
Rhythmic initiation
Repeated stretch
Replication
Which techniques are used for strengthening?
Combo of isotonics
Reversals
Which techniques are used for stretching?
Hold/relax and Contract/relax
Agonist contraction
Hold relax with agonist contraction
Simple tips the therapist should always remember (4)
Pt. position
Therapist position
Manual contacts
Diagonal
Clinician’s hypothesis - questions to ask yourself when performing PNF.
What muscle is not firing?
What muscle is not flexible?
What bony structure is not in alignment?
