Thank you for this, Matt. If you update this video, would you mind including an example of the 'hold-relax with agonist contraction' technique? That way we could see how the final stretch may be greater as a result of reciprocal inhibition (activation of the hip flexors) and autogenic inhibition (activation of the hamstrings). Your examples are always easy to follow!
Thanks man this brings me back memories from my taekwondo lessons they used to do these stretches all the time but I think it got bankrupt due to covid
This is a very good teaching and explanation of the PNF. Thank you. I'm a certified Personal Trainer, who has had the theory and been putting it into practice and found this video very helpful. 💯
First of all, I was amazed when I tried PNF at stretchlab, but when would you recommend PNF or not recommend it? I know increasing range of motion can increase instability in the joint if strength isn’t accompanied with it. How do you know where the sweet spot for flexibility vs. overdoing it and causing instability is?
Very helpful, to the point, and with examples. Seems like static -> contract -> loop. Can you just "contract" the muscle by flexing? Or do you have to exert force in the opposite direction? I ask because just contracting seems to help me.
Interesting. In the early 1990’s I had a post-surgical (ulnar nerve transposition) frozen elbow. The occupational therapist used this technique( in addition to others) way back then. It was at the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine department.
I have a different method I accidentally taught myself. I start where I feel the first twinge of pain, instead of following until there’s resistance. I do the contraction there, hold it for ten extra seconds after, then do the other side to loosen it all up. But I have EDS and need it to stop my tendons and ligaments from doing all the stretching.
Perhaps, use a fitball for stretching your legs. Same- you are stretching and pushing the ball contracting the muscles. Fitball gives you good resistance.
According to Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, PNF stretching is advantageous because it facilitates muscular inhibition (autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition). More evidence is needed to determine if that makes it superior to other stretching methods. When you say "easy eccentric exercise," what do you mean? Is it active or passive? Would you mind sharing an example?
@@DonaldGaron rather than PNF stretching, you may be interested in sport-specific or movement specific stretching, known as dynamic stretching. These stretching techniques often mimic movements for sports and help athletes to warm-up and move better through their ranges of motion, however, they do not often correlate with increasing static ROM
Isn't this PIR (post isometric relaxation), which is a muscle energy technique, not PNF? Real question; I am a PT student trying to understand PNF, but I thought it was different, involving multiplanar movements. My textbook is super confusing so I searched for a video, and found yours.
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When can this type of extension be used?
This is great but is there a way to do the hamstring PNF stretch on your own if you don't have a partner?
Thank you for your explanations and demos, together. You are the possibly the best coach/instructor/educator I have found yet.
Thank you for this, Matt. If you update this video, would you mind including an example of the 'hold-relax with agonist contraction' technique? That way we could see how the final stretch may be greater as a result of reciprocal inhibition (activation of the hip flexors) and autogenic inhibition (activation of the hamstrings). Your examples are always easy to follow!
Left that one exclusive to The Movement System CSCS Study Course. www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
@@TheMovementSystem Awesome! I'm in the study course. I'm not sure how I missed it, but I'll check it out. Thank you.
Thanks man this brings me back memories from my taekwondo lessons they used to do these stretches all the time but I think it got bankrupt due to covid
This is a very good teaching and explanation of the PNF. Thank you. I'm a certified Personal Trainer, who has had the theory and been putting it into practice and found this video very helpful. 💯
Bro needs more Subs come on folks this channel is legit and one of the best out there imo
Thanks for the video, crack! How about sets, repetitions, and weekly frequency?
First of all, I was amazed when I tried PNF at stretchlab, but when would you recommend PNF or not recommend it? I know increasing range of motion can increase instability in the joint if strength isn’t accompanied with it. How do you know where the sweet spot for flexibility vs. overdoing it and causing instability is?
Make sure you strength train over the full range of motion and you will be fine
Most people stretch much further range than they strength train so that leaves a section which is weaker
I needed this video for such a long time thanks matt for uploading this video
Thank you for your video! Very helpful.
I am wondering if we can still do the hamstring PNF when the patient has his meniscus torn?
Very helpful, to the point, and with examples.
Seems like static -> contract -> loop.
Can you just "contract" the muscle by flexing? Or do you have to exert force in the opposite direction?
I ask because just contracting seems to help me.
Interesting. In the early 1990’s I had a post-surgical (ulnar nerve transposition) frozen elbow. The occupational therapist used this technique( in addition to others) way back then. It was at the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine department.
this is some great quality information. keep up the videos, you'll be big one day.
combine that with contrarian inhibition and it gets even better
Thanks matt for such wonderful explanation
When can this type of extension be used?
Thank you for this. I'm wondering about PNF stretching in conditions of the central nervous system like stroke.. would the technique be different?
I have a different method I accidentally taught myself. I start where I feel the first twinge of pain, instead of following until there’s resistance. I do the contraction there, hold it for ten extra seconds after, then do the other side to loosen it all up.
But I have EDS and need it to stop my tendons and ligaments from doing all the stretching.
Is there benefit in contracting opposing muscles, or is the risk of cramping too much?
Clarify please: after the 6 second isometric contraction the deeper stretch lasts 30 seconds?
shouldn't he exhale as you add the extra stretch after the isometric push?
how can i do this alone?
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Great. video and explanation!
What if you don’t have a helper for the hamstring PNF method?
that is a downside of PNF stretching, as a partner and expertise with the movements are often required
Perhaps, use a fitball for stretching your legs. Same- you are stretching and pushing the ball contracting the muscles. Fitball gives you good resistance.
You can use bands at your precaution
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Instead, would simply doing an easy eccentric exercise be better?
According to Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, PNF stretching is advantageous because it facilitates muscular inhibition (autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition). More evidence is needed to determine if that makes it superior to other stretching methods.
When you say "easy eccentric exercise," what do you mean? Is it active or passive? Would you mind sharing an example?
it's an active exercise. For example, a wrist curls @@doctor-jw
@@DonaldGaron rather than PNF stretching, you may be interested in sport-specific or movement specific stretching, known as dynamic stretching. These stretching techniques often mimic movements for sports and help athletes to warm-up and move better through their ranges of motion, however, they do not often correlate with increasing static ROM
this is postiisometric relaxation technique
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Isn't this PIR (post isometric relaxation), which is a muscle energy technique, not PNF? Real question; I am a PT student trying to understand PNF, but I thought it was different, involving multiplanar movements. My textbook is super confusing so I searched for a video, and found yours.
Hi I'm a PT student as well and I'm here cos I wanna understand PNF as well.
I would love to connect with you.
Let me know if its OK by you
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Who has someone just there when you do stretches?? The rest of the video was great though
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He can do this himself in a lunge position
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