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PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation) - Coggle Diagram
PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fascilitation)
P- Sensory Receptors (movement & position)
N - Nerves & Muscle
F - Making easier
Use
Increase : strength, flexibility, coordination, functional mobility
Main goal : facilitate patient achieving movement / posture
Improves : ADL (Activity Daily Living), athletic performance
Indication
weaker muscle
reduced limited ROM
poor coordination
Contraindication
fracture / incomplete union
post operative
unstable joint / hypermobility
sharp acute pain with movement
hematoma
acute inflamation / infection
Basic Prinnciples
Resistance
Irradiation & reinforcement
Manual contact
Stretch
Verbal commands
Visual cues
Traction & Approximation
Timing
Body positioning & Body mechanics