PNFtehnikat
PNFtehnikat, or PNF techniques, refers to a group of rehabilitation methods known as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation techniques. Developed in the 1940s–1950s by Dr. Herman Kabat in collaboration with physical therapists Maggie Knott and Dorothy Voss, PNF techniques aim to improve functional movement by enhancing neuromuscular control through proprioceptive input and multi-sensory cues.
The core principles of PNF involve using diagonal and spiral movement patterns that cross multiple joints,
Techniques and procedures commonly employed include applying brief or prolonged resistance, precise positioning and stabilization, targeted
Applications and evidence: PNF techniques are applied in neurology and orthopedics, including stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord
Training and safety: PNF requires specialized training and ongoing clinical supervision. It is generally safe when