PNF and Movement

Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effects of Trunk Stability Exercise by using PNF on Trunk Control Ability and Balance, Gait in a Patient with Hemiplegia: A Single Case Study

PNF를 이용한 체간안정화운동이 뇌졸중 환자의 체간조절능력과 균형, 보행에 미치는 영향: 단일사례연구

  • Jung, Du-Kyo (Department of Physical Therapy, Soon Chun Hyang University Seoul Hospital)
  • 정두교 (순천향대학교 서울병원 물리치료실)
  • Received : 2015.11.30
  • Accepted : 2015.12.07
  • Published : 2015.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Deficits in lower-extremity function and trunk control ability have a negative impact on individuals with hemiplegia. This case report aimed to describe the effect of trunk stability exercises using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on trunk control ability, balance, and gait in a patient with hemiplegia. Methods: A 77-year-old man with hemiplegia and trunk and lower extremity impairment participated in this four-week training intervention. Results: The patient demonstrated improvements in trunk control ability, balance, and gait performance. Outcome measures (Fugl-Meyer Assessment Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Trunk Control Test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go test, 10 Meter Walk test) were measured before and after the training program. Conclusion: The results of this case suggest that a trunk stability exercise using a PNF program may improve trunk control ability, balance, and gait in a patient with hemiplegia.

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