Abstract
The mat program involves the patient in activities incorporating both movement and stability. They range from single movements, such as unilateral scapula motions, to complex combinations requiring both stabilization and motion, such as crawling or knee walking. The activities are done in different positions, for function and to vary the effects of reflexes or gravity. The therapist also chooses positions that can help control abnormal or undesired movements.
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VanSant AF (1991) Life-span motor development. In: Contemporary management of motor control problems. Proceedings of the I I Step conference. Foundation for Physical Therapy, Alexandria, VA
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Portney LG, Sullivan PE, Schunk MC (1982) The EMG activity of trunk-lower extremity muscles in bilateral-unilateral bridging. Phys Ther 62: 664
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Sullivan PE, Portney LG, Rich CH, Langham TA (1982) The EMG activity of trunk and hip musculature during unresisted and resisted bridging. Phys Ther 62: 662
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Troy L, Markos PD, Sullivan PE, Portney, LG (1982) The EMG activity of knee muscles during bilateral-unilateral bridging at three knee angles. Phys Ther 62: 662
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Adler, S.S., Beckers, D., Buck, M. (1993). Mat Activities. In: PNF in Practice. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02876-6_11
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