PNF Flashcards

Question

T/F Manual resistance is not common for neuro/stroke

Answer 1

False it is more common

Answer 2

Repeated Contraction Rhythmic Initiation Hold Relax Active Motion Alternating Isometrics

Answer 3

Slow Reversal Slow Reversal Hold Rhythmic Stabilization Quick Reversal

Answer 4

Contract Relax Hold Relax Slow Reversal Hold Relax Rhythmic Rotation

Answer 5

Repeated isotonic contractions induced by quick stretches and enhanced by resistance performed through the range or part of the range at a point of weakness Indications: Weakness, Muscle imbalances, Lack of endurance Procedure: Perform repeated isotonic contractions induced by quick stretches; Apply resistance through the range or part of the range at a point of weakness;10 reps per set

Answer 6

Technique of emphasis provides repetition of isotonic contraction without sustained effort Indications: inability to initiate movement, hypotonia, weakness Procedure: Apply isometric contraction in the mid to shortened range of the target pattern (6 secs); Allow voluntary relaxation of the target pattern; Passively move the limb into the lengthened range of the target pattern; Perform isotonic contraction of the target pattern

Answer 7

Used to improve the ability to initiate movement; similar to PROM towards the PNF pattern Indications: spasticity, rigidity, inability to initiate movement (apraxia), motor learning deficits, communication deficits (aphasia) Procedure: voluntary relaxation followed by passive movement through increasing ROM; followed by active-assisted contraction progressing to tracking resistance (light, facilitatory resistance) to isotonic contractions

Answer 8

alternating holding contractions of opposing muscle groups; used to increase sitting and standing balance of pt Indications: instability in weight-bearing and holding, poor antigravity control, weakness, ataxia Procedure: Isometric contraction is facilitated first on one side of the body or body part; Followed by isometric contraction of other side

Answer 9

involves an isotonic contraction of the antagonist, followed by an isotonic contraction of the agonist Indications: inability to reverse directions, muscle imbalances, weakness, incoordination, lack of endurance

Answer 10

involves an isotonic contraction, followed by isometric contraction of the antagonist, followed by an isotonic contraction of the agonist Indications: inability to reverse directions, muscle imbalances, weakness, incoordination, lack of endurance

Answer 11

requires rapidly alternating isotonic contractions of antagonists Indications: inability to reverse directions, muscle imbalances, weakness, incoordination, lack of endurance

Answer 12

co-contraction of opposing muscle groups; simultaneous isometric contractions of both agonist and antagonist patterns and results in co-contraction of opposing muscle groups Indications: instability in weight-bearing & holding, poor antigravity control, weakness, ataxia, LOM due to muscle tightness, painful muscle splinting Procedure: Do simultaneous isometric contractions of both agonist and antagonist patterns; 6 sec hold x 10 reps per set

Answer 13

Indications: LOM caused by tightness, spasticity Procedure: isom contraction of the antagonistic pattern against maximal resistance; allow a period of relaxation of the antagonistic pattern

Answer 14

usually performed at the point of limited ROM in the agonist pattern Indications: LOM caused by muscle tightness, muscle spasm and pain Procedure: isom contraction of range-limiting antagonist pattern is performed; followed by voluntary relaxation and passive movement into the newly gained range of the antagonist pattern

Answer 15

Procedure: isotonic contraction of the range-limiting pattern (antagonistic pattern); apply an isometric contraction of the antagonistic pattern; brief period of voluntary relaxation; finish with an isotonic contraction of the agonistic pattern

Answer 16

Indication: hypertonia that results to LOM Procedure: pt should be comfortably positioned to induce voluntary relaxation; apply slow, passive, rhythmic rotation of the body or body part around its longitudinal axis; passively move the part into the newly gained range