PNF Flashcards
Rythmic Initiation
Progression of
passive
active-assistive
active movement
used for relaxation/reducing hypertonicity- improving spasticity
Rythmic rotation
Slow rotation used to decrease tone and increase ROM
Describe UE D1 flexion
shoulder flexion adduction ER
Describe UE D1 extension
shoulder extension, abduction, IR
Describe UE D2 flexion
shoulder flexion, abduction, ER
Describe UE D2 extension
shoulder extension, adduction, IR
Dynamic reversal (slow reversals)
slow resisted contraction of agonist and antagonist without rest
Purpose of dynamic reversal (slow reversals)
increases all 3
stability / coordination
mobility
skill
Agonist reversals
concentric and eccentric contraction of the same muscle
Contract relax
at end range, isometric contraction of muscles being stretched (antagonist)
Hold relax
at end range, contraction of agonist
not quite as aggressive - used acutely
Repeated contractions used for
strength and mobility
Repeated contractions
sustain contractions through weak ROM - basically follow
Downward rotators of scapula
rhomboids, levator scap, pec minor
Chop pattern
On reference arm - Starting from D1 flexion ending in D1 extension - using sound arm to assist
