PNF 1/8

Question 1

PNF philosophy

Answer 1

hierarchical model
establish gross motor patterns in CNS
use stronger parts of body to stimulate and strengthen weaker parts
use manual contacts and correct handing 
short, concise verbal commands
resistance throughout movement pattern

Question 2

what movement patterns used in PNF

Answer 2

diagonals toward and away from midline

Question 3

developmental sequence

Answer 3

progress of acquiring motor skill

stages rare: mobility, stability, controlled mobility, and skill

Question 4

what level of motor control is- Ability to initiate movement through functional range of

Answer 4

Mobility

Question 5

what level of motor control is-Maintain position or posture through cocontraction and tonic holding around joint

Answer 5

Stability

Question 6

what level of motor control is- Ability to move within weight bank position or rotate a long long access

Answer 6

Controlled mobility

Question 7

what level of motor control is- Ability to consistently perform functional task and manipulate environment with normal postural reflex and balance reactions

Answer 7

skill

Question 8

What type of motor control level is unsupported sitting with midline control

Answer 8

Stability

Question 9

What type of motor control level is performing activity while prone on elbows

Answer 9

Control mobility

Question 10

What type of motor control level is weight shifting in quadruped

Answer 10

Control mobility

Question 11

What level of motor control is performing community ambulation

Answer 11

Skill

Question 12

What type of muscle contractions are utilized

Answer 12

Isometric and isotonic

Balance between agonist and antagonistic muscles

Question 13

What is muscle activation of involved extremity due to intense action of uninvolved muscles?

Answer 13

Overflow

Helps with strengthening or improving relaxation

Question 14

what level of motor control-
Contract relax,
hold relax,
joint mobilization

Answer 14

Mobility by increasing range of motion

Question 15

what level of motor control-
Rhythmical rotation
Rhythmic stabilization

Answer 15

Mobility by increasing range of motion

Question 16

what level of motor control-
Hold relax active movement
Joint distraction
repeated contractions

Answer 16

Mobility by initiating movement

Question 17

what level of motor control-
Rhythmic initiation
Rhythmical rotation

Answer 17

Mobility by initiating movement

Question 18

what level of motor control-
Alternating isometrics
progress to Rhythmic stabilization

Answer 18

Stability

Question 19

what level of motor control-
Slow reversal
Slow reversal Hold

Answer 19

Stability

Question 20

what level of motor control-
Agonist reversals
Slow reversal
Slow rehearsal hold

Answer 20

controlled mobility

Question 21

what level of motor control-  
Normal timing
Slow reversal
Slow reversal hold
Timing for emphasis

Answer 21

Skill

Distal functional movement

Question 22

what level of motor control-
Agonist reversal
Resisted progression

Answer 22

Scale

Proximal dynamic stability

Question 23

what level of motor control- 
Alternating isometrics
Repeated contractions
Resisted progression
Timing for

Answer 23

Strength

Question 24

Isotonic concentric contraction performed against resistance followed by alternating concentric and eccentric contractions with resistance

Answer 24

Agonistic reversals

controlled mobility, skill

Question 25

Isometric contractions performed alternating from muscle on one side a joint so other side without rest Emphasizes endurance are strengthening

Answer 25

Alternating isometric | Stability- Progress to rhythmic stabilization

Question 26

Mobility technique to increase range of motion As extremity reaches point of limitation, patient max contracts antagonistic muscle group Therapist resist movement for 8 to 10 seconds followed by relaxation Repeat Until no further gains

Answer 26

Contract relax | Mobility

Question 27

Isometric contraction to increase range of motion Contract until limiting points, relax, move into new acquired range to next limit Often used for pain

Answer 27

Hold relax | Mobility

Question 28

Improve initiation to muscle group 1/5 or less

Answer 28

Hold relax active movement

Question 29

Passively place extremity in shortened range in pattern, Isometric contraction, Overflow and facilitate contraction When relax extremity immediately moved into length in position with quick stretch Ask patient to return extremity to shorten position with isotonic contraction

Answer 29

Hold relax active movement | Mobility-initiate movement

Question 30

Consistent manual traction provided slowly in combination with mobilization techniques Can combine with quick stretch to initiate movement

Answer 30

Join distraction | Mobility - increase range of motion, initiate movement

Question 31

Improve coordination of all components of a task Proximal component restricted until distal components activated and then initiate movement Perform distal to proximal sequence

Answer 31

Normal timing | Skill

Question 32

Initiate movement and sustained contraction through range of motion Initiate movement pattern through weak movement pattern or point of weakness within movement pattern Therapist provides quick stretch follow with isometric isotonic contraction

Answer 32

Repeated contractions | Mobility

Question 33

Emphasize coordination of proximal components during gait | Resistance added to pelvis, hips, extremity during gait to enhance coordination, strength for

Answer 33

Resisted progression | Skill

Question 34

Assist initiating movement with hypertonia Tell patient let me move you for passive movement Progress to help me move you active assistance Progress to move against resistance

Answer 34

Rhythmic initiation | Mobility

Question 35

what movement qualities of rhythmic initiation help produce hypertonia and allow for full range of motion

Answer 35

Slow and rhythmical

Question 36

Increase range of motion and coordinate isometric contractions Isometric contract All muscles around joint against progressive resistance Patient relaxes and move into new range, repeat technique

Answer 36

Rhythmic stabilization | Mobility,

Question 37

Passive technique to decrease hypertonia by slowly rotating extremity around longitudinal axis Relaxation increase his range of motion

Answer 37

Rhythmical rotation

Question 38

Slow and resisted concentric contraction around a joint without rest between reversals; can add isometric contraction at end for more stability Improve control movement and posture

Answer 38

Slow reversal Slow reversal hold Stability, control mobility, skill

Question 39

Strengthen week component of a motor pattern | Isotonic an isometric contractions produce overflow too weak muscles

Answer 39

Timing for emphasis | Skill