What is it about?
This article provides an overview of the literature concerning the PNF-concept. The overview is categorized in the components of the PNF cocncept:1) Philosophy, 2) Basic Principles & Procedures for facilitation and 3) Techniques in rehabilitation. All results are set against each other and against other literature in rehabilitation
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Why is it important?
The PNF-concept is a well-known and frequently used physical therapy and rehabilitation approach, hence in the time of Evidence Based Practice, an overview of the evidence might be helpful for physical therapist to make adequate clinical decisions when using the PNF-concept.
Perspectives
There seems to be a misunderstanding among researchers about the PNF-concept. Often the concept is studied in a manner that is besides the objective and scope of the concept, therefore several outcomes need further consideration than often provided in the papers from research.
Fred Smedes
Saxion Hogescholen
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This page is a summary of: The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation-concept; the state of the evidence, a narrative review, Physical Therapy Reviews, January 2016, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2016.1216764.
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