PNF Techniques

Question 1

Rhythmic Initiation Goals

Answer 1

• Aid in initiation of motion
• Improve coordination and sense of motion
• Normalize the rate of motion
• Teach the motion
• Normalize the muscle tension to help the patient to relax

Question 2

Rhythmic Initiation Definition

Answer 2

Rhythmic motion of the limb or body through the desired range, starting with passive motion and progression to active resisted movement.

Question 3

Rhythmic Initiation Indications

Answer 3

• Difficulties in initiating motion
• Movement too slow or to fast
• Uncoordinated or dysrhythmic motion
• Ataxia and rigidity
• Regulate or normalize muscle tone
• general tension

Question 4

Repeated stretch from beginning of range
Goals

Answer 4

• Facilitate initiation of motion
• Increase active range of motion
• Increase strength
• Prevent or reduce fatigue
• Guide motion in the desired direction

Question 5

Repeated stretch from beginning of range
Contraindications

Answer 5

• Joint instability
• Pain
• Unstable bones due to fracture or osteoporosis
• Damaged muscle or tendon

Question 6

Repeated stretch from beginning of range
Indications

Answer 6

• Weakness
• Inability to initiate motion due weakness or rigidity
• Fatigue
• Decreased awareness of motion

Question 7

Repeated stretch from beginning of range
Definition

Answer 7

The stretch reflex elicited from muscles under the tension of elongation

Question 8

Repeated stretch through the range
Definition

Answer 8

The stretch reflex elicited from muscles under the tension of contraction

Question 9

Repeated stretch through the range
Goals

Answer 9

• Increase active range of motion
• Increase strength
• Prevent or reduce fatigue
• Guide motion in the desired direction

Question 10

Repeated stretch through the range
Contraindications

Answer 10

• Joint instability
• Pain
• Unstable bones due to fracture or osteoporosis
• Damaged muscle or tendon

Question 11

Repeated stretch through the range
Indications

Answer 11

• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Decreased awareness of desired motion

Question 12

Combination of Isotonics
Definition

Answer 12

Combined concentric, eccentric and stabilizing contractions of one group of muscles (agonists) without relaxation. For treatment , start where the patient has the most strength or best coordination.

Question 13

Combination of Isotonics
Goals

Answer 13

• Active control of motion
• Coordination
• Increase the active range of motion
• Strengthen
• Functional training in eccentric control of movement

Question 14

Combination of Isotonics
Indications

Answer 14

• Decreased eccentric control
• Lack of coordination or ability to move in a desired direction
• Decreased active range of motion
• Lack of active motion within the range of motion