PNF Techniques Flashcards
Mobility
HR/HRAC, CR/CRAC, Rhythmic Rotation, Replication, Rhythmic Initiation
Stability
Static Hold, Stabilizing Reversals, Rhythmic Stabilization, Shortened Held Resisted Contraction (SHRC)
Controlled Mobility
Dynamic Reversals, Combination of Isotonics
Skill
Resisted (gait) Progression, Dynamic Reversals, Combination of Isotonics, Rhythmic Initiation
HRAC
resist isometrically then passive overpressure IMPROVE ROM
CRAC
Resist and allow twist IMPROVE ROM
Rhythmic Rotation
RELAXATION
Replication
Isometric at end range then passive to lengthen and get further WEAKNESS
Rhythmic Initiation
PT guides them AAROM then tracking resistance PROMOTE INITIATION AND INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT
Static Holds
can do approximation STABILITY
Stabilizing Reversals
“Don’t let me move you” INCREASE STABILITY/STRENGTH
Rhythmic Stabilization
“Don’t let me twist you” INCREASE STABILITY/STRENGTH/RELAXATION
Shortened Held Resisted Contraction (SHRC)
Push into arms then back then head. Extensor overflow/irradiation INCREASE STABILITY
Dynamic Reversals (Slow Reversals/Holds)
Isotonic movements resistance to agonist and antagonist INCREASE COORDINATION,STRENGTH, AROM
Combination of Isotonics (Agonist Reversals)
Only resist agonist concentrically, eccentrically and isometrically INCREASE COORDINATION, ECCENTRIC CONTROL