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PNF: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Course-Description:

PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching is a physical therapy procedure designed in the 1940s and 1950s to rehabilitate patients with paralysis.

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is a neuromuscular treatment that uses repetitive stretches as an overall approach. During PNF treatment, one muscle is contracted while another is relaxed at the same time. There are several techniques performed by practitioners of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to increase range of motion, improve stretch, increase strength and develop healthy muscle tissue

• Introduction to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
• Procedures for Facilitation
• Techniques
• Patient treatment
• Patterns for Facilitation
• The Scalpula and Pelvis
• The Upper and Lower Extremity
• The Neck
• The Trunk
• Mat Activities
• Gait Training
• Vital Functions
• Activities of Daily Livings  

PNF Philosophy:

1. Positive approach: no pain achievable tasks, set up for success, direct and indirect treatment, strong start
   
2. Highest functional level: functional approach, ICF, include treatment on body structure level and activity level
   
3. Mobilize potential by intensive training: active participation, motor learning, self-training.
   

Target Participants:

Physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers and others