Application of PNF philosophy

Question 1

What are the UE unilateral patterns for PNF
D1 FL:
D1 EXT:

two seperate movements that come together to create D1 - there is a flexion portion and an extension portion

Answer 1

D1 UE flexion (FL): FL, ADD, ER

D1 UE extension (EXT): EXT, ABD, IR

Question 2

D1 UE pattern used for

Answer 2

• viewed as the more basic UE pattern: more associated with self- care acts such as feeding, grooming, washing hair, brushing teeth, maje up, taking off glasses
• reaching up for an obecjt overhead (can also be D2)
• reaching over to the floor from a chair seated position
• holding toddler’s hand when he is walking
• using a leash to walk the dog
• pulling luggage in an airport
• threading needle or painting
• handshake
• drinking in a pub
• bowling

Question 3

D2 UE FL:

D2 UE EXT:

Answer 3

UE FL: fl, abd, er

UE EXT: ext, add, ir

Question 4

D2 UE pattern used for

Answer 4

Viewed as the more advanced of the 2 UE patterns: associated with reaching out to others

• waving to a friend across the street
• upper body dressing (also can be D1)
• zipping up pants
• reaching out to get your drive through meal
• putting on a seatbelt (can also be D1)
• pulling clothes out of the dryer and hanging on hanger
• putting the dishes away from the dishwasher (can also be D1)
• holding the reins of a horse while riding
• hsaving legs in shower
• many sports: volleyball spike, tennis serve, baseball throw, swomming freestyle

Question 5

LE Unilateral patterns
D1 LE FL:
D1 LE EXT:

one movement has a flexion and extension component

Answer 5

LE FL: fl, add, er

LE EXT: ext, abd, ir

Question 6

D1 LE pattern used for

Answer 6

• viewed as the more basic LE pattern: overall more basic life skill pattern
• swing phase of gait
• roller skating/ice
• stair climbing
• hiking (can also be D2)
• tying shoes in sitting
• pulling your leg into bed
• rolling over
• lower extremity dressing

Question 7

D2 LE FL:

D2 LE EXT:

Answer 7

LE FL: fl, add, er

LE EXT: ext, abd, ir

Question 8

D2 LE pattern used in:

Answer 8

• viewed as the more advanced of the 2 LE patterns: overall a more advanced life skill pattern
• tennis, soccer, other sporsts htath require quick lateral movements
• ballet
• downhill skiing, mountain climbing, martial arts
• all lateral tranfsers (car, tub, slide board)
• sideways walking such as walking between 2 tightly parked cars
• preparing food in gallery style kitchen