PNF I: The Functional Approach to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

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Methodist Hospital / Park Nicollet Health Services - Minneapolis, MN

11.4.10 - 11.7.10

Instructor:

Linda Costello

Prerequisites:

N/A

Developed by Gregory S. Johnson, PT, FFCFMT and Vicky Saliba Johnson, PT, FFCFMT.

To effectively treat as a Functional Manual Therapist, one must address the interrelationship between the neuromuscular, soft tissue, and articular systems. PNF I offers a dynamic and functional evaluation and treatment approach to this interrelationship based on specific analysis of motor recruitment patterns and Characteristics of Neuromuscular Control. This course progresses from specific shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and trunk patterns to weight bearing postures and movements. Content emphasizes the establishment of efficient motor recruitment patterns for rehabilitation of neurological and orthopedic patients and post manipulative techniques.

Objective

To identify the philosophy and principles of PNF
To apply the philosophy and principles of PNF to patterns of posture and movement
In lab sessions, practice and perform scapula, pelvic, trunk, and learning sequence patterns for specific evaluation and treatment of motor control dysfunctions.
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of PNF as an inherent component of Functional Mobilization and motor control rehabilitation.

Hours

3.5 Days, 28 Contact Hours

Schedule

Thursday 5:00pm - 5:30pm	Check in
Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm	Introduction, Philosophy and priciples of PNF.
Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm	Movement Assessment and Reeducation of the trunk scapula & pelvis patterns, and treatment techniques to address specific dysfunction, mass & reciprocal trunk patterns)
Saturday 8:30am - 6:00pm	Continue to explore Characteristics of Neuromuscular Control in various postures and positions such as sidelying, on elbows, hook-lying, and quadruped.
Sunday 8:00am - 3:30pm	Sitting and Gait Assessment and Reeducation. Patient Demonstration
Scheduling Note -	Schedule may necessitate changes due to travel restrictions of the instructor. The instructor will discuss any changes at the beginning of the course if applicable.

Breaks

In addition to lunch breaks (on your own), there will be one morning and one afternoon break with light snacks provided.

Attendance

Audience: PT, PTA, OT. OTAs may attend with supervising PT or OT.
Each student is expected to attend all hours of instruction to receive a certificate of completion. Any exceptions to this policy must be pre-approved in writing by the Directors.

Please note there may be a change of instructor(s) without prior notice.

Equipment

Lab Clothing:
Thursday: Wear comfortable clothing for lectures and sitting labs.
Friday - Sunday: Each participants body must be accessible for observation and treatment. Please refrain from wearing large or sharp jewelry. Because there is a great deal of kneeling during this course, you may want to bring knee pads. Also, please bring proper shoes for Sunady Gait lab.
Women: Sprots top or loose fitting shirt so scapula is accessible, and shorts with loose waist.
Men: Shorts or swim trunks with loose waist.
ALL: Warm-up suites or other clothing worn over the above described attire is advised to ensure comfort between demonstrations as temperatures in the room may vary.

Required Reading

PNF Article - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation