Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Treadmill Training on the Balance and Walking Ability of Stroke Patients
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
;
(6): 79-83, 2018.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-715158
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of combined training using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns and treadmills on the balance and walking ability of stroke patients.METHODS:
Twenty-three stroke patients were randomized into a control group (n=11), receiving only treadmill training and an experimental group (n=12) receiving combined training. The use of both PNF exercise and treadmill were implemented in the combined training. Interventions were performed 5 times a week for 6 weeks. Balance ability was measured by a timed up and go (TUG) test. Walking ability was measured by a 10-meter walk test (10MWT) and a 6-minute walk test (6MWT). A paired t-test was used to compare differences between pre- and post-intervention and independent t-tests were used to compare between groups.RESULTS:
Changes in TUG, 10MWT, and 6MWT before and after interventions were significantly different for both the experimental group and the control group (p < 0.05). In addition, within-group changes in the TUG, 10MWT, and 6MWT were more effective in the experimental group than in the control group (p < 0.05).CONCLUSION:
Combined training using PNF techniques and treadmills may be useful in improving the balance and walking ability of stroke patients.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Walking
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Stroke
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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