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Stabilization of the knee with PNF technique - March 29, 2001 9:24:00 AM

Sinisa Poznic

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Does anyone want to talk about this topic. I finished basic PNF course last year. The instructor was Marcel Grzebellus from Germany, an advanced instructor of PNF. I work constantly on knee problems, like instability due to ligamentous tears, meniscectomy, etc with the PNF technique and I get great results. Does anyone want to share opinions and thaughts about this topic?

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Re: Stabilization of the knee with PNF technique - April 12, 2001 9:20:00 PM

luizaperez

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I would like to talk about this topic because I am very interested in this. How do you want to discuss about it?

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Re: Stabilization of the knee with PNF technique - April 13, 2001 4:33:00 PM

bradles70

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Sounds great, how is PNF proposed to work?
Are you indicating patellofemoral or tibiofemoral instabilities ie PCL or ACL insufficiencies?

Brad Stevens

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Re: Stabilization of the knee with PNF technique - April 14, 2001 5:18:00 AM

mcap

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I will have to admit I am not really that big a fan of PNF. I remember doing a research paper on it in PT school and finding that there was a lack of support. I also remember recent studies that showed no advantage to PNF type stretching (I think).

This doesn't mean that it isn't a good thing to do or it doesn't work......but....my question would be........why do you think PNF would do something more effectively than than strength, rom and proprioceptive training???

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mcap

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Re: Stabilization of the knee with PNF technique - April 15, 2001 5:38:00 PM

bonmar

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I use PNF in conjuction with other types of "functional" exercises. I generally use it for patients with fair- to fair+ strength. The most common areas would be the shoulder, ankle, and hips. I have used PNF patterns on the scap to promote retraction as well.

One of the main reasons for its use (for me) is that we move in diagonal patterns. How often do you "purely" abduct your shoulder to reach for an object? By incorporating diagonal patterns in treatment, I have found the patient is able to improve upon the ROM/strength since there is constant sensory feedback from the PT on the appropriate ms. groups.

Why do others use it?

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