PNF – Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) includes various techniques aimed to stimulate development of muscle strength and endurance, joint mobility and stability, as well as motor control and coordination. These techniques are aimed to facilitate patient’s total functional ability.
PNF is a painless method. Therapist does not evaluate patient’s inabilities, but instead focuses on his abilities and develops them in order to regain weakened functions. Therapist immerses in the work with patient who is actively involved in the therapy. PNF is always about therapist’s individual work with one patient.
PNF concept is used with various neurological disorders:
stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
consequences of head and vertebral column injuries…
With orthopedic and rheumatologic problems
- spine and joint pain
- after fractures and surgeries
- sports injuries…