PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide [Paperback]

Susan S. Adler (Author), Dominiek Beckers (Author), Math Buck (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540663959 | ISBN-13: 978-3540663959 | Publication Date: May 28, 2003 | Edition: 2nd

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) is an approach to therapeutic exercise which therapists all over the world have found effective for treating patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The approach presented here is based on the concepts set out by Dr. Herman Kabat and taught by Margaret Knott. The second edition adds many new illustrations including demonstrations of the techniques and pictures of actual patient treatment. The gait section has been expanded with an introduction to the components of normal gait and photos of patient treatment in gait. The mat section has also been enlarged and includes illustrations of patient treatment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 401 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (May 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540663959
• ISBN-13: 978-3540663959
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PNF in Practice, March 26, 2000

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This review is from: PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide (Paperback)

This is a very good textbook. I am currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy student and this was a recommended book by my professor to help us learn PNF techniques. There are excellent descriptions and great diagrams. The only thing that would have made this a better book is if the diagrams were in color. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the benefits and techniques of PNF as well as most health care proffessionals. Being a student, this was also a very easy book to comprehend due to the great descriptions.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2008 Update of PNF this is a great text, April 22, 2009

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Dr. Alcides H. Carrillo "Chiro Gaithersburg" (Gaithersburg, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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The clear writing with precise illustrated figures makes this a useful text and tool for patient care. That being said my only personal question is of figure 9.10b which shows considerable rotation for a C2 fracture the neck chapter does not comment on this. It may be a seated derivative of the Neck lateral flexion with extension bias technique illustrated but I wouldn't assume anything with a cervical fracture.