Neuromuscular Activation is used to improve functional efficiency of the nervous and muscular systems to move in the most efficient manner while placing the least amount of stress on the nervous system while improving the motor-learning process.
Neuromuscular Activation Technique is a method of creating heightened neural activity and increase intramuscular coordination of specific muscles.
This is achieved through a combination of enhanced motor unit activation, synchronization and firing rate.
Several methods may be applied to obtain the desired results.
1. Positional Contraction
2. Positional Isometrics
Another advantage of this technique is in creating reciprocal inhibition in the functional antagonist.
Positional Contraction
Positional Contraction involves an isolated movement being held in a set position to optimize neuromuscular activity using an isometric contraction being held for 5-10 seconds followed by a 3-5 second eccentric.
Positional Isometrics
Positional Isometrics involves an isolated movement being held in multiple positions throughout the movement. Each position is held for 5-10 sec – for either or both eccentric and concentric contraction.