Introduction to PNF

The correct grip stimulates the patient’s skin receptors & ___________________.

Which of the 10 principles facilitates/gives the therapist more control of the patient's motion?

Which of the following PNF techniques would be useful for strengthening and endurance?

• Rhythmic initiation

• Contract-relax

• Repeated quick stretch

• Dynamic reversals

You want to improve the mobility while maintaining the stability of a patient’s joint. What PNF technique would be most appropriate?

• Contract-relax

• Rhythmic stabilization

• Rhythmic initiation

• Dynamic reversals

You want to help a patient initiate movement in the shoulder, but their shoulder flexors all rate 1/5 in MMT. What PNF technique would be most appropriate?

Select ALL that apply.

• Repeated quick stretch

• Stabilizing reversals

• Hold-relax

• Rhythmic initiation

You have a pt who needs to increase his shoulder mobility, but he experiences a 6/10 pain with isotonic movements. What PNF technique would be most appropriate for him?

• Combination of Isotonics

• Dynamic reversals

• Contract-relax

• Hold-relax

• Rhythmic initiation

The spread of response to stimulation is also known as:

• Approximation

• Traction

• Irradiation

• Manual contact

• Stretch

Reversal of antagonists is a PNF technique. List the other 5 PNF techniques.

"Alternating isotonic contractions opposed by enough resistance to prevent motion. " Describes which of the following PNF techniques?

• Dynamic reversals

• Hold- relax

• Contract- relax

• Stabilizing reversals

• Rhythmic stabilizations

Which of the following basic principles of facilitation: facilitates weight-bearing and the contraction of antigravity muscle?

• Irradiation

• Verbal stimulation

• Manual contact

• Approximation

• Traction