Techniques Flashcards
Rhythmic Initiation
Passive, then active assist, then active motion to evaluate patients ability to utilize appropriate motor control
Isotonic Reversal
alternating concentric isotonic contractions used to address neuromuscular and motor control
Stabilizing or Isometric Reversal
alternating isometric contractions (stabilizing) to improve posture/balance
Repeated quick stretch
use of stretch reflex to initiate a muscular response or to reinforce and strengthen pre-existing contraction. Will reduce fatigue and improve endurance
Repeated quick stretch from elongation
repeated initiation of a pattern from the lengthened range. Helps initiate movement
Repeated quick stretch superimposed upon existing contraction
quick stretch performed on the tension of an existing contraction in direction of original stretch = will facilitate more forceful muscular contraction
Combination of Isotonics
use of controlled resistance to facilitate patients ability to execute each type of contraction and efficiently transition between isometric, maintained isotonic, concentric, and eccentric contractions.
Irradiation
spreading of a muscular response from one muscle group to another by altering the emphasis of resistance
Prolonged holds
use of maintained resistance to facilitate an overflow or irradiation to another body part
Phasic shakes
use of irradiation from phasic to the tonic muscles
Tonic spread
target local/tonic muscles to build an appropriate motor control strategy of efficient local/global muscles
Contract relax
used to increased ROM and facilitate relaxation
Hold relax
used to facilitate relaxation and increased ROM when pain is present or when pt is overpowering with a contract relax
Timing for emphasis
altering timing of present neuromuscular response, PT can use strong or more responsive elements to facilitate the response of weaker/less responsive elements.
