Carroll University Physical Therapy Program PTH 5416 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE Spring 2023 WEEK 2 LAB: Stretching, Stabilization, Neural Tension Pre-Lab Assignment: Practice neural mobility positions as described on neural tension handout Objectives: Equipment: Topics: Demonstrate manual stretching and effective instruction for self-stretching techniques Apply PNF stretching techniques for increasing muscle mobility Demonstrate stability exercise for joint hypermobility Demonstrate application of neural tension techniques Apply principles and skills for addressing impaired mobility to scenario Canes Pulleys Gait belt Foam rolls-full, half Body Blade Stability Ball Interventions for Joint Hypomobility Stretching Manual Planes of Movement UE stretching LE stretching Muscle Stretch-consider anatomy, line of muscle fiber Triceps, biceps Hip flexor Hamstrings Gastrocnemius/soleus PNF Techniques Hold-Relax Agonist contraction Contract-Relax (with agonist contraction) Self-ROM, Self-Stretching-Pt instruction, use of equipment Interventions for Joint Hypermobility Stabilization Manual Closed Chain/Open Chain PNF Techniques Rhythmic Stabilization (RS), Alternating Isometrics (AI) Body Blade Spine Stabilization (to be addressed week 9/10) Neural Tension-ppt, handout Upper Extremity Lower Extremity Application Scenarios- (if time) Homework: Practice manual stretching, neural tension techniques on 3 people