Abstract
The goal of the PNF techniques is to promote functional movement through facilitation, inhibition, strengthening, and relaxation of muscle groups. The techniques use concentric, eccentric, and static muscle contractions combined with properly graded resistance and suitable facilitory procedures and are combined and adjusted to fit the needs of each patient.
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Adler, S.S., Beckers, D., Buck, M. (1993). Techniques. In: PNF in Practice. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02876-6_3
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