PNF

Question 1

Which pattern is with a lumbrical palmar grip, with the other hand facilitating biceps, and uses the verbal cue “close your hand, pull me up and in”?

Answer 1

UE D1 Flexion

Question 2

Which pattern is with a ulnar grip, with the other hand facilitating triceps, and uses the verbal cue “open your hand, push me down and out”?

Answer 2

UE D1 Extension

Question 3

What is the order that Rhythmic Initiation should follow? What are the correct verbal cues?

Answer 3

PROM - “Let me move you”
AAROM - “Help me a little”
AROM - “Now you take over”
ARROM - “Push me or Pull me” (Light Resistance)

Question 4

What basal ganglia impacted disease(s) is/are more associated with the term rigidity?

Answer 4

Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Question 5

What UMN impacted disease(s) is/are more associated with the term spasticity?

Answer 5

Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cardiovascular Accident (CVA)