PNF Exercises/Techniques Flashcards
Agonist Reversals (AR)
Controlled mobility, skill
Isotonic concentric contraction followed by alternating concentric and eccentric contractions
Alternating Isometrics (AI)
Stability
Isometric contractions alternating muscle groups without rest
Contract-Relax (CR)
Mobility
Max contraction of the antagonist at the point of limitation then 8-10 sec relaxation
Hold Relax (HR)
Mobility
Isometric contraction of all muscle gross + relax
Used for patients with pain
Hold-Relax Active Movement (HRAM)
Mobility
For muscles MMT 1/5
Isometric contraction when muscle is placed in shortened position + quick stretch
Joint Distraction
Mobility
Normal Timing (NT)
Skill
Done in distal to proximal order, proximal restricted until distal joint moves