PNF Extremities Flashcards
what should we be sure of –> body mechanics
you can protect yourself
what should we not do –> body mechanics
underestimate/overestimate your pt
how should we be positioned –> body mechanics
be in the diagonal of motion to give appropriate resistance
how are extremity patterns named
by the proximal joint
UE pattern
shoulder
LE pattern
hip
key point –> what must we remember
there is a distal to proximal recoil
what must we be able to do –> key point
resist in 2 places
traction
to facilitate movement
to facilitate movement –> traction
light traction force throughout spiral movement is given
UE patterns
flexion/ABD/ER
extension/IR/ADD
flexion/ER/ADD
extension/IR/ABD
flexion/ABD/ER components (UE)
RD, wrist extension, finger extension
what is important to note –> flexion/ABD/ER (UE)
scapula must be in posterior elevation
movement comes back proximal to distal
flexion/ABD/ER (UE) example
thoracic extension
elbow –> flexion/ABD/ER
doesnt matter what happens @ elbow
flexion/ABD/ER is more of a
flexion moment
extension/ADD/IR components (UE)
UD, wrist flexion, finger flexion
important to note –> extension/IR/ADD (UE)
scapula is in anterior depression