PNF/Massage Flashcards
Receiving stimulus within tissues of the body
Proprioceptive
Developed through a well-established developmental pattern or sequence. Essential for skilled function
Synergies
What are the proximal pivots
Shoulder
Hip
What are the intermediate pivots
Elbow
Knee
Plantar flexion is consistent with
Hip Extension
Dorsiflexion is consistent with
Hip Flexion
Describe D1F UE
- wrist and finger flex
- shoulder ER
- shoulder ADD and flex
Describe D1E UE
- wrist and finger ext
- shoulder IR
- shoulder ABD and ext
Describe D2F UE
- wrist and finger ext
- shoulder ER
- shoulder ABD and flex
Describe D2E UE
- wrist and finger flex
- shoulder IR
- shoulder ADD and ext
Describe D1F LE
- foot DF and inversion
- hip ER
- hip ADD and flex
D1E LE
- foot PF and eversion
- hip IR
- hip ABD and ext
D2F LE
- foot DF and eversion
- hip IR
- hip ABD and flex
D2E LE
- foot PF and inversion
- hip ER
- hip ADD and ext
What is the purpose of soft tissue mobilization
- relax
- pain relief
- edema reduction
- increase ROM
Systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body
Massage
Mechanical effects of massage
- venous flow
- increase lymph flow
- stretch sup tissue
- loosen scar tissue
- prevent scarring
Physiological effects
- Venostasis
- metabolism
- increase jt ROM
Using sensory receptors to promote motor activity
PNF
Stimulation of superficial blood and lymph flow, mobilize skin
Effleurage
Mobilization of muscle tissue, stimulates deep circulation
Petrisage
Effleurage techniques
- stroking
- skin rolling
- knuckling
Petrisage techniques
- kneading
- wringing
- picking up
Contraindications for massage (6)
- fresh burns, wounds, or infections
- pregnancy
- fragile bony structures
- congestive heart failure
- varicose veins
- cancerous growths
