PNF — Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

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What are the major principles of PNF?

  • Uses diagonal/spiral movement patterns

  • Manual contacts

  • Resistance

  • Short, concise verbal commands

  • Correct timing

  • Repetition

  • Proprioceptive stimulation

  • Uses stronger muscles to facilitate weaker muscles through overflow


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What movement patterns characterize PNF?

  • Diagonal

  • Spiral

  • Combine:

    • Flexion/extension

    • Abduction/adduction

    • Rotation

⭐ NPTE clue: diagonal/spiral patterns → PNF

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How does resistance differ for PNF stability vs mobility?

  • Stability goal → MORE resistance

  • Mobility goal → LESS resistance


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What is overflow in PNF?

  • Activation of a weak/involved muscle through strong contraction of another muscle

  • Stronger muscles facilitate weaker muscles


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What is chopping in PNF?

  • Bilateral UE asymmetrical pattern

  • Performed as a closed-chain activity

  • Used to improve:

    • Strength

    • Stability

    • Control


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What is the developmental sequence used with PNF?

Progression of motor control through:

  1. Mobility

  2. Stability

  3. Controlled mobility

  4. Skill