PNF/Guidance Techniques

Question 1

Assist the pt to the desired position. instruct the pt to perform as much active movement as possible

Answer 1

Assist to Position (AP)

Question 2

relax and let me move you. move the part through the available ROM of the agonistic pattern, then return the part through the antagonistic pattern. when relaxation is achieved, say now help me move you have the pt assist the movement for 3-4 reps. using the command push or pull as appropriate, resist the movement, gradually increasing the resistance with the increase in the client’s response. repeat 3-4 times. have the client move the part actively through the movement independently

Answer 2

Rhythmic Initiation (RI)