PNF

Question 1

PNF patterns

Answer 1

Mass movement patterns which are characteristic of normal motor behavior which involves integrated movement rather than individual mm action

Question 2

Deficient neuromuscular system

Answer 2

limitations of movement in a number o ways such as weakness, incoordination, adaptive shortening or immobility of joints, mm spasm, or spasticity

Question 3

__ diagonal patters per major part of body:

Answer 3

Two:

Question 4

Goal of treatment

Answer 4

individual have ability to perform both diagonals in a coordinated manner through full range of motion with a balance of strength b/w the two antagonistic patterns in both diagonals

Question 5

manual contact

Answer 5

Helps tell pt which direction you want them to move

Can be used to emphasize certain movement by contact prox/distal to specific joint

Question 6

Commands

Answer 6

Voice makes a difference in pt response

Strong, firm for encouragement
Soft, subtle for relaxation, pain

Question 7

stretch

Answer 7

Rotation is a key component of stretch

Quick stretch helps to facilitate a response

put patient in opposite direction you want them to move in– lengthen mm that are going to work

Question 8

Traction + approximation

Answer 8

Traction: Decrease compression I joint if pain.
- Promotes movement

Approximation:
- helpful when pt working on sitting or standing balance
- used when the motion is one of pushing
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Question 9

Maximal resistance

Answer 9

• Help facilitate the mm spindles and motor neuron response
• helps augment the alpha and gamma neuron responses
• Want to give pt max resistance possible while they are able to take full ROM
• Might be no resistance (gravity) or assisting

Question 10

Normal timing

Answer 10

Sequence of mm contractions that results in coordinated movement.
Coordinated movement occurs distal –> proximal
- ex: picking up a cup & bringing it to mouth, rotation should occur first

Question 11

Techniques

Answer 11

Reversal of antagonist

Question 12

Stages of motor control + application of techniques

Answer 12

Mobility, stability, controlled mobility, skill

Question 13

Extremity patterns: 3 different ways

Answer 13

1. Intermediate joint is held extended throughout the movement
2. Intermediate joint flexes during the movement
3. Intermediate joint extends during the movement

Question 14

D1 flexion

Answer 14

Hand:
- Finger flexion
- Thumb flexion + adduction

Wrist:
- Wrist flexion + radial deviation

Arm:
- Supination
- Minimal elbow flexion

Shoulder:
- Flexion, adduction, external rotation

Scapula:
-Elevated, abducted, and upwardly rotating

-Crosses the body
- Weak serratus anterior

Question 15

D1 extension

Answer 15

Hands:
- Finger extension
- Thumb abduction + extension

Wrist:
- Extension (initially)
- Ulnar deviation

Shoulder:
- Extension
- Abduction
- Internal rotation

scapula is going into depression, adduction, and downwardly rotating

Question 16

D2 extension

Answer 16

Scapula is protracted (depressed, ABducted, downward rotation),

Question 17

D2 flexion

Answer 17

Scapula is retracting (elevating, ADducting, upwardly rotating)

Question 18

LE D1 flexion

Answer 18

pelvis: retraction