| Technique |
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| Use |
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| Result |
 |
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| SR- slow reversal |
Muscle Imbalance, limited ROM |
Increase ROM, increase controlled movement |
| SRH- slow, reversal, hold |
Lack of motor control |
increase strength, stability, controlled movement |
| RC- relax, contract |
Muscle weakness |
Increase strength |
| TE- timing for emphasis |
Weakness within the ROM |
Increase strength with in the ROM |
| AR- antagonist reversals |
Muscle weakness around a joint |
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| RI- Rhythmic intitation |
Decreased ROM, hypertonia |
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| HRAM- hold, relax, active motion |
Hypertonia, decreased movement in one direction |
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| HR- Hold, relax |
Muscle tightness on one side of the joint |
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| CR- contract, relax |
Decreased ROM on one side of the joint |
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| RS- rhythmic stabilization |
Decreased ROM due to splinting of a joint |
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| RR- reverse, relax |
Hypertonia with no active movement |
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| RP- Resisted progression |
Lack of muscle strength and endurance |
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