Using PNF to Improve Upper Extremity and Trunk Function
Course: #3677Level: Introductory 2 Hours 3550 Reviews
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a technique that can help therapists optimize the efficiency, strength, and quality of movement in a wide variety of patients and situations. This course will describe how PNF can be integrated into practice to improve upper extremity function and ADL performance.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery; CE Broker/2.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-618439; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe PNF philosophy and basic principles.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe typical trunk responses during upper extremity and scapular PNF patterns/diagonals.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and describe intervention strategies incorporating PNF for common body function/structure deficits and activity limitations to improve UE function and ADL performance.
Course created on March 20, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-45 Minutes | Introduction to PNF: History, Philosophy, Basic Principles, PNF Patterns, PNF techniques |
| 45-55 Minutes | UE and Trunk Research Review |
| 55-95 Minutes | PNF Interventions: Mass flexion/extension, Hooklying stabilizing reversals, Seated stabilizing reversals, Seated trunk flexion, Sit to stand, Rolling, Developmental sequence |
| 95-115 Minutes | Integration of PNF interventions into practice: Case scenarios, Treatment planning |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
Reviews
3550 ReviewsPresented By
Brian Hickman
PT, DPT, NCS, GCS, CSRS
Dr. Brian Hickman is a physical therapist working in an acute rehabilitation hospital for a public hospital system in San Leandro, CA. He works with patients after stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple traumas, among many other diseases and conditions. Dr. Hickman has worked in other acute rehabilitation hospitals, as well as in skilled nursing, acute hospital, and outpatient settings. He is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic and Geriatric Physical Therapy, and an IPNFA Certified PNF Therapist. Dr. Hickman graduated from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA in 2010.
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