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Improving Flexibility and Strength with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation provides a detailed overview of the basic principles, concepts, and techniques involved in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the DVD explains and shows how PNF can be effectively employed to develop both flexibility and strength.
Among the topics covered:
- Stretch reflex
- Autogenic and reciprocal inhibition
- Muscle action (concentric; eccentric; isometric)
- PNF stretching techniques
- PNF strengthening techniques
- Rhythmic initiation and stabilization
Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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Biography
- Bill Holcomb, Ph.D., ATC, CSCS*D, is an associate professor and director of the athletic training program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Holcomb earned his BS from Berry College in Georgia and his Ph.D. from Auburn University. He is certified as an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Holcomb currently serves as the liaison for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also served on the Executive Council for the NSCA-Certification Commission from 1998-2001. A much sought-after speaker and prolific writer, Dr. Holcomb has presented and published numerous papers dealing with strength, conditioning, and athletic injury rehabilitation.
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