PNF in Practice An Illustrated Guide

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) is an approach to therapeutic exercise which therapists all over the world have found effective for treating patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The approach presented here is based on the concepts set out by Dr. Herman Kabat and taught by Margare...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Adler, Susan S., Beckers, Dominiek (Author), Buck, Math (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2000, 2000
Edition:2nd ed. 2000
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
  • 2 Basic Procedures for Facilitation
  • 3 Techniques
  • 4 Patient Treatment
  • 5 Patterns of Facilitation
  • 6 The Scapula and Pelvis
  • 7 The Upper Extremity
  • 8 The Lower Extremity
  • 9 The Neck
  • 10 The Trunk
  • 11 Mat Activities
  • 12 Gait Training
  • 13 Vital Functions
  • 14 Activities of Daily Living
  • 15 Glossary