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PNF Therapeutic Exercise Descriptions

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Agonistic Reversals
Controlled mobility; Isotonic concentric contraction performed against resistance
Alternating Isometrics
Stability; Isometric contractions; Endurance or strengthening
Contract-Relax
Mobility; Increase ROM
Hold-Relax
Mobility; Isometric contraction to increase ROM; Used for patients that present with pain
Hold-Relax Active Movement
Mobility; Improve initiation of movement; Isometric contraction
Joint Distraction
Mobility; Proprioceptive component; Increase ROM; Consistant manual traction; can be used with quick stretch to inititate movement
Repeated Contractions
Mobility; Initiate movement and sustain a contraction though the ROM; Strengthening
Rhythmic Initiation
Mobility; Assist initiating movement when hypertonia exists; Movements must be slow and rhythmical to reduce hypertonia
Rhythmical Rotation
Mobility; Passive technique to decrease hypertonia; Relaxation will increase ROM
Rhythmic Stabilization
Mobility, Stability; Increase ROM & coordinate isometric contractions; a progression from alternating isometrics; stabilize all muscle groups simultaneously around the specific body part
Slow Reversal
Stability, Controlled mobility; Slow & resisted concentric contractions of agonists and antagonists; Improves control of movement and posture
Slow Reversal Hold
Stability, Controlled Mobility; Slow reversal with the addition of an isometric contraction; Performed at the end of each movement to gain stability
Timing for Emphasis
Strengthen the weak component of a motor pattern; Contractions produce overflow to weak muscles
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