PNF

Question 1

what is PNF?

Answer 1

combines functional diagonal patterns and neuromuscular facilitation to improve neuromuscular control and function

stronger muscle groups facilitate activation of weaker muscle groups

Question 2

D1 UE flexion

Answer 2

putting on seatbelt

shoulder: flexion, adduction, ER

forearm: supination

wrist: flexion/radial deviation

fingers/thumb: flexion/adduction

Question 3

Where to place hands for D1 UE flexion

Question 4

D1 UE extension

Answer 4

putting on seatbelt

shoulder: extension, abduction, IR

forearm: pronation

wrist: extension/ulnar deviation

fingers/thumb: extension/abduction

Question 5

where to place hands for D1 UE extension

Question 6

D2 UE flexion

Answer 6

unsheathing sword

shoulder: flexion, abd, ER

scapula: elevation, abd, upward rot

elbow: flexion or extension

forearm: supination

wrist: extension/radial deviation

fingers/thumb: extension/adduction

Question 7

where to place hands for D2 UE flexion

Question 8

D2 UE extension

Answer 8

unsheathing sword

shoulder: extension, adduction, IR

scapula: depression, add, downward rot

elbow: flexion or extension

forearm: pronation

wrist: flexion/ulnar deviation

fingers/thumb: flexion/adduction

Question 9

where to place your hands for D2 UE extension

Question 10

D1 LE flexion

Answer 10

hip: flexion, adduction, ER

knees: flexion or extension

ankle: DF, inversion (opposite of what you think)

toes: extension

Question 11

where to place hands for D1 LE flexion

Answer 11

medial cues

1 hand above knee anteriorly/medially

1 hand on top of foot medially

Question 12

D1 LE extension

Answer 12

hip: extension, abduction, IR

knees: flexion or extension

ankle: plantar flexion, eversion (opposite of what you think)

toes: flexion

Question 13

where to place your hands for D1 LE extension

Answer 13

knee: ant/lateral
foot: bottom/lateral

Question 14

D2 LE flexion

Answer 14

soccer kick

hip: flexion, abduction, IR (peeing on fire hydrant)

knees: flexion or extension

ankle: DF, eversion

toes: extension

Question 15

where to place your hands for D2 LE flexion

Answer 15

knee: lateral
foot: top/lateral

Question 16

D2 LE extension

Answer 16

kicking soccer ball

hip: extension, adduction, ER

knees: flexion or extension

ankle: PF, inversion

toes: flexed

Question 17

where to place your hands for D2 LE extension

Answer 17

knee: posterior
foot: bottom

Question 18

rhythmic initiation

Answer 18

initiates movement pattern and improves controlled movement by passively taking the patient through the movement pattern

Question 19

repeated contractions

Answer 19

quick stretches throughout the motion (AAROM)

dynamic contractions initiated with a stretch agonist at any point in the motion

Question 20

slow reversal

Answer 20

RAROM

no voluntary relaxation

promotes rapid changes in movement pattern agonist to antagonist

ex: flex the arm against resistance, then immediately extend it against resistance

Question 21

slow reversal hold

Answer 21

hold of isometric contraction at end of movement

ex: flex the arm against resistance then at the end hold isometrically before reversing into resisting extension

Question 22

alternating isometrics

Answer 22

NOT RHYTHMIC STABILIZATION

isometric hold of agonist and then antagonist (no joint ROM occurs)

therapist resists in one direction, then quickly switches to the opposite direction

Question 23

rhythmic stabilization

Answer 23

multidirectional resistance to a joint to promot stability (co-contractions)

ex: pushing and pulling trunk rotation at the SAME TIME