PNF pattern abbreviations

BS

bilateral symmetrical

BA

bilateral asymmetrical

BR

bilateral reciprocal

BRCD

Bilateral reciprocal in cross diagonals

MC

manual contact

SR

stretch reflex

TR

traction

AP

approximation

MR

maximal resistance

NT

normal timing

RI

rhythmic initiation

SR

slow reversal

SRH

slow reversal hold

RC

repeated contractions

TE

timing for emphasis

AR

agonist reversal

RP

resisted progression

RRo

rhythmic rotation

CR

contract relax

HR

hold relax

HRAM

hold relax active motion

SHRC

shortened held resistance contraction

AI

alternating isometrics

RS

rhythmic stabilization