Physiotherapy - PNF method, PNF stretching, PNF exercises.

Name: Physiotherapy - PNF method, PNF stretching, PNF exercises.
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Learn how to apply Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation method, Kabat Method, PNF diagonals and PNF exercises

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Created byKlejda Tani

Last updated 8/2021

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What you'll learn

Perform the 1st and 2nd diagonal of the upper extremities on a patient
Perform the 1st and 2nd diagonal of the lower extremities on a patient
Understand the basic principles of the PNF method
Understand how to apply the specific facilitation techniques practically on patients
Apply the diagonals of the upper and lower extremities in different exercises with weights

Course content

6 sections • 29 lectures • 1h 44m total length

Introduction to PNF1:45
Introduction to the PNF 1st Diagonal5:20
Explore the PNF first diagonal through flexion and extension models, focusing on reading printed material, motion components, rotation to start, manual contact, and verbal commands for activating specific muscle groups.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - Theory29:50

1st Diagonal Upper extremity Flexion model - Basic3:26
Explore the first diagonal upper extremity flexion model in PNF, starting from a supine or seated position with palm-to-palm contact and resistance guiding shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger movements.
1st Diagonal Upper extremity Flexion model with flexion of the elbow3:14
1st Diagonal Upper extremity Flexion model with extension of the elbow2:42
1st Diagonal Upper extremity Extension model - Basic3:46
1st Diagonal Upper extremity Extension model with extension of the elbow2:13
1st Diagonal Upper extremity Extension model with flexion of the elbow2:33

2nd Diagonal Upper extremity Flexion Model - Basic3:55
2nd Diagonal Upper extremity Flexion Model with flexion of the elbow2:29
2nd Diagonal Upper extremity Flexion Model with extension of the elbow1:47
2nd Diagonal Upper extremity Extension Model - Basic2:21
2nd Diagonal Upper extremity Extension Model with flexion of the elbow2:17
2nd Diagonal Upper extremity Extension Model with extension of the elbow1:52

1st Diagonal Lower extremity Flexion model - Basic2:25
1st Diagonal Lower extremity Flexion model with flexion of the knee1:58
1st Diagonal Lower extremity Flexion model with extension of the knee2:40
1st Diagonal Lower extremity Extension model - Basic1:43
Learn first diagonal extension model for the lower extremity in PNF, starting with hip external rotation, adduction and flexion, knee and ankle extension, fingers extended, with passive or resisted movements.
1st Diagonal Lower extremity Extension model with flexion of the knee2:02
1st Diagonal Lower extremity Extension model with extension of the knee1:36

2nd Diagonal Lower Extremity Flexion model - Basic2:53
2nd Diagonal Lower Extremity Flexion model with flexion of the knee2:06
Demonstrates the second diagonal lower-extremity flexion model with knee flexion in PNF, detailing starting positions, rotation, hip abduction preservation, and outer-thigh to outer-foot resistance as needed.
2nd Diagonal Lower Extremity Flexion model with extension of the knee1:46
Demonstrates the second diagonal lower-extremity flexion model with knee extension in a PNF pattern, using resisted hip adduction and knee extension to engage quadriceps, vastus lateralis, and tensor fasciae latae.
2nd Diagonal Lower Extremity Extension model - Basic1:41
2nd Diagonal Lower Extremity Extension model with flexion of the knee2:14
2nd Diagonal Lower Extremity Extension model with extension of the knee1:17
Showcases the second diagonal extension model with knee extension in pnf practice, activating the quadriceps and hip external rotation while guiding the ankle, fingers, and bringing the heel to heel.

Requirements

No prior experience or knowledge of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation method
PDF materials are included to help with further learning.
Students are encouraged to take notes during the videos.
This course is accessible in different devices.

Description

In this course you will exactly learn how to apply the 1st and 2nd Diagonal of the upper and lower extremities to a patient. You will learn the basic principles of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - PNF Method.

Why do you need this course?

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) method was developed by Herman Kabat in 1940, and it was used mostly for patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. PNF is not just a medical treatment, but it is more like a tool which allows to diagnose the specific treatment of different neuromuscular dysfunctions.

You need it because it is one of the most important methods that physical therapists, rehabilitation doctors, and occupational therapists use with patients.

It is an important part of the rehabilitation in many patient groups, including:

Patients with neurological diseases brain or spinal cord trauma, peripheral paresis, neuropathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and a host of other neurological problems.
Rehabilitation of patients after sports injuries
Increase and improvement of Muscle strength
Improvement of posture, gait and balance

During the course you will learn:

How to practically apply the 1st and 2nd diagonal of the upper and lower extremities.
How to practically apply the different variations of both diagonal
The muscle groups that are activated in each diagonal
The specific facilitation techniques that are applied in PNF method and practically how to use them for each diagonal.
Mistakes we can make while performing the diagonals and how to avoid them

After this course you will be able to perform every diagonal for both upper and lower extremities to your patients. The course is illustrated with the real patient so you can understand the principles and apply it easily in practice. Its super easy to understand it because I have explained it in details, and step by step all the process. I have prepared many videos for the lectures and you can also download the materials in PowerPoint for the theoretical part.

Who this course is for:

Physiotherapy practitioners and students
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Medicine
Sport science

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Course content

Introduction and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Theory3 lectures • 37min

1st Diagonal Upper extremities6 lectures • 18min

2nd Diagonal Upper extremities6 lectures • 15min

1st Diagonal Lower extremities6 lectures • 12min

2nd Diagonal Lower extremities6 lectures • 12min

Exercise with weights2 lectures • 10min

Requirements

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