Course: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for occupational therapists

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Course title Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for occupational therapists
Course code KFE/PNFE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zahradnická Ilona, PhDr.
Course content
Lectures 1. History of the concept. 2. Neurophysiological basis of PNF 3. Indications and contraindications. 4. Strengthening techniques. 5. Relaxation techniques. 6. 1st diagonal flexion pattern for the upper limb. 7. 1st diagonal extension pattern for the upper limb. 8. 2nd diagonal flexion formula for the upper limb. 9. 2nd diagonal extension formula for the upper limb. 10. Specific procedures for central and peripheral paresis. 11. Facilitation elements. 12. Repetition. Practicals 1. 1st diagonal flexion formula for the upper limb. 2. 1st diagonal extension formula for the upper limb. 3. 2nd diagonal inflection formula for the upper limb. 4. 2nd diagonal extension formula for the upper limb. 5. Practical execution of the 1st diagonal flexion formula using strengthening techniques. 6. Practical execution of the 1st diagonal extension formula using strengthening techniques. 7. Practical execution of the 2nd diagonal extension pattern using relaxation techniques. 8. Practical execution of the 2nd diagonal flexion pattern using relaxation techniques. 9. Practical application of techniques for central paresis. 10. Practical use of facilitation techniques. 11. Practical use of the concept for individual diagnoses. 12. Repetition.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 36 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 15 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to classify individual diseases in the field of neurology and psychiatry
Skills
educate the patient to actively participate in treatment
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterises the principles of PNF
describes the muscle involvement in each diagonal for the upper limb
characterizes muscular and relaxation techniques, explains the differences between them, lists the consequences
Skills
analyses the indication of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
creates a treatment plan
formulates the main problem in the use of the method, instant deviations, suggests therapy
evaluates the results of therapy
performs proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in peripheral and central upper limb disabilities
on the basis of the patient's examination, suggests treatment measures and practically applies PNF diagonals for the upper limb in order to improve motor function and daily activities
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with visual aids
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
Practicum
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Test
Recommended literature
  • BASTLOVÁ, Lucie. Proprioceptivní neuromuskulární facilitace, 2. vydání. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2018. ISBN 978-80-2445-301-9.
  • HINDLE, K. B., WHITCOMB, T. J., BRIGGS, W. O., HONG, J. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Its Mechanisms and Effects on Range of Motion and Muscular Function. 2012.
  • HOLUBÁŘOVÁ, Jiřina; PAVLŮ, Dagmar. Proprioceptivní neuromuskulární facilitace 1. část. Praha: Karolinum, 2022. ISBN 978-80-246-5296-2.
  • HOLUBÁŘOVÁ, Jiřina, PAVLŮ, Dagmar. Proprioceptivní neuromuskulární facilitace 2. část. Praha: Karolinum, 2022. ISBN 978-80-246-5297-9.
  • SHARMAN, M. J., CRESSWELL, A. G., RIEK, S. Proprioceptive neuromuscularfacilitation stretching. 2006.
  • SURBURG, P., R., SCHRADER, J. W. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques in sports medicine: a reassessment. , 1997.


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