Patient Generated Forces

Patient generated forces refer to the internal muscular forces produced by the patient through their own voluntary actions or physiological processes. These forces include voluntary movements such as pushing or pulling, breathing, and the body’s inherent / involuntary ability to self-correct. Such internal forces exerted by the patients on their own body segments as an intervention are called as ‘patient generated forces’. For example, muscle … Continue reading Patient Generated Forces

Does submaximal contraction equal maximal results? Exploring contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for hamstring flexibility

In 2004, a randomized controlled trial conducted by J.B. Feland and H.N. Marin investigated the efficacy of submaximal contractions in contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for enhancing hamstring flexibility. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of submaximal contractions with maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVICs) in improving hamstring flexibility. The trial involved 72 male participants aged 18-27, all of whom demonstrated tight hamstrings, defined … Continue reading Does submaximal contraction equal maximal results? Exploring contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for hamstring flexibility