Physical Education A-Level
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching
What Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching
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Stretching that relies on Golgi tendon organs to override the stretch reflex via autogenic inhibition, allowing the muscle to relax and stretch further.
Topics that use Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching
- Neuromuscular system (AQA A-Level)
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