pnf patterns Flashcards
initially what waspnf used for
to treat patients with neuromuscular dysfunctions
what is pnf
the neurophysiological approach in which
impulses from the periphery are facilitated to
the central nervous system through the
stimulation of sensory receptors present in
muscles and around the joints by stretch,
resistance, traction, approximation and
audiovisual command to the patient.
indications of pnf
neurological conditions(stroke and traumatic brain injuries) and orthopedic conditions (musculoskeletal ijuries)
goals on the pnf treatment
facilitate the patients in achieving movement or posture
improve adl
what is the primary goal of the pnf treatment
help patient achive thier highest level of function
icf is comprised of
healthy body functions and structures
activities
environmental factors
personal factors
participation in society
classification of sensory receptors by the stimulus they respond to
mechanoreceptors
chemoreceptors
thermoreceptors
nocireceptors
classification of sensory receptors by the location
exteroceptors
interoceptors
proprioceptors
what is the primary role of the golgi tendon organ
it protects the organs and tendons against damages caused by the golgi tendon reflex
what is an autogenic inhibition
this is when the inhibitory neuron is activated to relax the muscle that was contracted
what is reciprocal neurons
this is when afferent fibers fire stimulatory neurons and lead to relaxation of the synergistic muscles and contraction of the antagonistic muscles
what is a myotic reflex
this is when the sensory neaurons that are fired to the spinal cord and the alpha motor neurons are activated to reduce stretching
what is reciprocal inhibiton
this is when the antagonistic muscle relaxes not to resist stretching
