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Introduction to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
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Abstract
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a concept of treatment. Its underlying philosophy is that all human beings, including those with disabilities, have untapped existing potential (Kabat 1950).
References
- Kabat H (1950) Studies on neuromuscular dysfunction. XIII. New concepts and techniques of neuromuscular reeducation for paralysis. Perm Found Med Bull 8 (3):121–143Google Scholar
- Sherrington C (1947) The integrative action of the nervous system. Yale University Press, New HavenGoogle Scholar
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