PNF

Question 1

Alternating isometrics

Answer 1

For stability, strength

Self explanatory

Question 2

Rhythmic stabilization

Answer 2

For stability, mobility

Isometric contraction against manual resistance, varying, from all angles

Question 3

Contract-relax

Answer 3

For mobility

Contract against resistance thru range, 8–10 seconds, relax

Question 4

Hold-relax

Answer 4

For mobility

Isometric contraction against resistance, relax, move into new range

Good for pain

Question 5

Hold-relax Active movement

Answer 5

For initiation, especially for weak patients

Passively place in shortened position, isometric contraction, relax and lengthen, quick stretch, repeat

Question 6

Timing for emphasis

Answer 6

For skill, strength

Involves isotonic and isometric. Breaks movement into components

Question 7

Repeated contractions

Answer 7

For initiation, mobility, strength

Sustained contraction through range of motion

Question 8

Resisted progression

Answer 8

For skill, strength

Add resistance to gait

Question 9

Rhythmic initiation

Answer 9

For initiation, mobility

Passive, active assist, resist

Good for hypertonia

Question 10

Rhythmic rotation

Answer 10

For mobility

Passively rotate extremity to improve range of motion

Good for hypertonia

Question 11

Slow reversal

Answer 11

For skill, stability, mobility

Good for control and posture

Resisted contraction of agonists and antagonists without rest

Question 12

Slow reversal hold

Answer 12

For skill, stability, mobility

Slow reversal with isometric hold at end of each movement

Question 13

Agonistic reversals

Answer 13

For mobility, skill

Isotonic concentric, followed by eccentric continued against resistance