A PTA is working with a patient to improve their ability to bring a glass of water to their mouth. The PTA decides to incorporate PNF diagonals into the treatment to enhance the patient's shoulder ROM. Which PNF pattern should the PTA utilize?
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✓ Correct answer: D. D1FAnswer: D1F D1F (diagonal 1 flexion) for the upper extremity involves flexion-adduction-external rotation of the shoulder. This motion is elicited by the command to "close your hand, turn, and pull your arm up across your face," which mimics bringing a glass of water to the mouth. D2F (diagonal 2 flexion) for the upper extremity involves flexion-abduction-external rotation of the shoulder. D1E (diagonal 1 extension) for the upper extremity involves extension-abduction-internal rotation of the shoulder. D2E (diagonal 2 extension) for the upper extremity involves extension-adduction-internal rotation of the shoulder.
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