Episode 42: PNF Basic Principles Deep Dive - Part 4: Irradiation

Written By Ramez Antoun

This week Mez dives into the nuances of the next well known PNF Basic Principle: Irradiation.

Topics discussed:

  • How the practical concept of Irradiation ties into the core PNF philosophy "use a positive approach"

  • How the anatomy of the sensorimotor homunculus & a propagating action potential can help explain irradiation.

  • How irradiation can be used to teach the skill of relaxation as well as the skill of tension production.

Ramez Antoun
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