pnf stretching golgi tendon organ
inhibition of the antagonist muscle group is mediated by the muscle spindle. If the agonist muscle contracts, then the spindle fires, sending messages to the spinal cord causing the antagonist muscle to relax. PNF Stretching: Autogenic Inhibition. The golgi tendon organ is a nerve receptor found in tendons.This receptor fires when tension increases within the tendon. This tension can be due to stretch or contracting muscle.o achieve this the limb is place in painfree range and an isometric contraction is sustained. The limb is then moved into the new range. The hold-relax method of PNF stretching is facilitated by the golgi tendon organ to allow a reflexive relaxation of the muscle.