Which approach emphasizes 'soft hands' and ergonomics?

• A. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
• B. Alexander technique
• C. Aston Patterning
• D. Feldenkrais method

Answer: (C)

Focusing on gentle, non-resistive touch and how the body is organized in space to move efficiently is what this item highlights. Aston Patterning stands out here because it uses soft hands—light, guiding contact—to help a person reorganize muscle tone and movement patterns with an emphasis on ergonomics and efficient use of the body in daily tasks. This approach aims to reduce strain by teaching the body to work with gravity and alignment rather than against it.

Other methods involve hands-on touch or re-education of movement in different ways, but their primary emphasis isn’t specifically the combination of soft, guiding touch plus ergonomic optimization. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation typically relies on more active resistance and facilitation, the Alexander Technique centers on postural use with minimal hands-on guidance, and the Feldenkrais Method focuses on awareness through movement and exploration, not the same defined focus on ergonomics through soft contact.