Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Approach Flashcards
method of promoting or hastening the response of the neuromuscular mechanism through stimulation of the proprioceptors
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
paired limbs moving in same patterns at the same time.
Bilateral Symmetrical
Paired limbs moving in different patterns at the same time.
Bilateral Asymmetrical
Hand is close to the ear and opposite of the head.
D1 Flexion
Hand passes the hip on the same side of the body.
D1 Extension
hand comes closer to the ear on the same side of the head
D2 Flexion
hands are on the opposite hip
D2 extension
muscle contraction that does not produce joint motion
isometric contraction
muscle contraction that produces joint motion
Isotonic Contraction