Rigakuryoho Kagaku
Online ISSN : 2434-2807
Print ISSN : 1341-1667
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Muscle Strengthening Ttraining
Sumikazu AKIYAMA
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2003 Volume 18 Issue 1 Pages 23-28

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Abstract
Physical therapists induce subjects to train basic movements and activities of daily living, which is consequently related to muscle strengthening training. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is the method in which a physical therapist touches a subject directly and gives resistance. It cannot be denied that learning of PNF method takes a long time. This article reviews the basic and special techniques of PNF and the applications, especially for the increase in muscle contraction and improvement in muscle coordination.
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© 2003 by the Society of Physical Therapy Science
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