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What does PNF stand for?
What does PNF stand for?
- Postural Neurofeedback Functionality
- Progressive Neurological Function
- Physical Neuromuscular Framework
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (correct)
PNF is a combination of functionally based ________ patterns.
PNF is a combination of functionally based ________ patterns.
diagonal
PNF is an approach to therapeutic exercise that combines functionally based diagonal patterns of movement with techniques of neuromuscular facilitation to evoke _______ _________ and improve neuromuscular control and function.
PNF is an approach to therapeutic exercise that combines functionally based diagonal patterns of movement with techniques of neuromuscular facilitation to evoke _______ _________ and improve neuromuscular control and function.
motor responses
PNF increases control and doesn't allow _______ to take over.
PNF increases control and doesn't allow _______ to take over.
When are PNF techniques useful during rehab?
When are PNF techniques useful during rehab?
PNF techniques can be used to develop muscular ______ and ________; to facilitate _________, _______, neuromuscular _______, and __________ movements; and to lay a foundation for the restoration of ________.
PNF techniques can be used to develop muscular ______ and ________; to facilitate _________, _______, neuromuscular _______, and __________ movements; and to lay a foundation for the restoration of ________.
It's not considered PNF unless (2) are used to elicit motor responses.
It's not considered PNF unless (2) are used to elicit motor responses.
What are the specific sensory cues used in PNF?
What are the specific sensory cues used in PNF?
When performing PNF exercises, if we have the body part in the wrong place or facing the wrong direction, what will we elicit?
When performing PNF exercises, if we have the body part in the wrong place or facing the wrong direction, what will we elicit?
How do we get the sensory receptors to signal where we want them to move?
How do we get the sensory receptors to signal where we want them to move?
During PNF exercises, what should the patient do visually?
During PNF exercises, what should the patient do visually?
When working with patients, which is best?
When working with patients, which is best?
What do the stronger muscle groups of diagonal patterns facilitate the responsiveness of?
What do the stronger muscle groups of diagonal patterns facilitate the responsiveness of?
PNF patterns and techniques are an important form of resistance exercise for the development of what?
PNF patterns and techniques are an important form of resistance exercise for the development of what?
What are the patterns of movement associated with PNF?
What are the patterns of movement associated with PNF?
What does multiplanar mean?
What does multiplanar mean?
When using diagonal patterns, will only one group of muscles contract?
When using diagonal patterns, will only one group of muscles contract?
How many patterns are used for each extremity, and what are they called?
How many patterns are used for each extremity, and what are they called?
Diagonal 1 and diagonal 2 can be performed in which two ways?
Diagonal 1 and diagonal 2 can be performed in which two ways?
Diagonal 1 and diagonal 2 are further broken down into what?
Diagonal 1 and diagonal 2 are further broken down into what?
Diagonal 1 flexion is the exact opposite of what?
Diagonal 1 flexion is the exact opposite of what?
Diagonal patterns are identified by the motions that occur at which points?
Diagonal patterns are identified by the motions that occur at which points?
Diagonal patterns are named after what?
Diagonal patterns are named after what?
In D1 flexion, the shoulder is moving into what?
In D1 flexion, the shoulder is moving into what?
In D1 extension, the shoulder is moving into what?
In D1 extension, the shoulder is moving into what?
What are the component motions for shoulder D1 flexion?
What are the component motions for shoulder D1 flexion?
What are the component motions for shoulder D1 extension?
What are the component motions for shoulder D1 extension?
Study Notes
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Overview
- PNF is a therapeutic exercise method aimed at enhancing neuromuscular control and function.
- It incorporates functionally based diagonal movement patterns combined with neuromuscular facilitation techniques to elicit motor responses.
Techniques and Purpose
- PNF techniques are applicable throughout the rehabilitation process, from early tissue healing using isometric movements to final rehabilitation phases with high-velocity movements.
- It focuses on developing muscular strength, endurance, stability, mobility, control, coordinated movements, and restoring overall function.
Key Elements of PNF
- Essential for PNF practice are diagonal patterns and sensory cues which foster motor responses.
- Specific sensory cues include proprioceptive, cutaneous, visual, and auditory inputs to guide movement.
Implementation Details
- Proper positioning is crucial; misalignment can lead to incorrect responses during PNF exercises.
- Patients should visually track the motion, reinforcing their connection to the movement.
Instructional Strategies
- Providing specific and concise instructions is more effective than lengthy explanations when guiding patients in PNF exercises.
- Strong muscle groups in diagonal patterns assist in activating the responsiveness of weaker muscle groups.
Patterns of Movement
- PNF involves multijoint, multiplanar, diagonal, and rotational movements of the extremities, trunk, and neck.
- Multiplanar refers to movement across multiple planes rather than just one.
Muscle Group Engagement
- PNF diagonal patterns involve the simultaneous or sequential contraction of multiple muscle groups.
- Two specific diagonal patterns (Diagonal 1 and Diagonal 2) are used for each extremity, which can occur in either flexion or extension.
Breakdown of Diagonal Patterns
- Diagonal 1 and Diagonal 2 are further divided into four components: D1 flexion, D1 extension, D2 flexion, and D2 extension.
- The identification of diagonal patterns is based on the position of the shoulder or hip at the end of the movement.
Shoulder Movement Components
- In shoulder D1 flexion, movements include flexion, adduction, and external rotation.
- In shoulder D1 extension, movements transition into extension, while shoulder D2 flexion and extension involve different component actions, crucial for understanding PNF dynamics.
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