The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Stabilizing Exercise on Trunk Repositioning Errors

Abstract

Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to evaluate trunk repositioning errors after PNF exercise, or stabilizing exercise for low back pain.[Methods] Subjects were randomly assigned to a PNF exercise group or a stabilizing exercise group. The PNF exercise group voluntarily participated in PNF programs for the low back stability 4 times a week for 6 weeks. The stabilizing exercise group took part in stabilizing exercises 4 times a week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures were subjective pain measured on a visual analogue scale (VAS), and trunk repositioning error (RE).[Results] The VAS score was significantly reduced by the intervention in the PNF and stabilizing groups, but the difference in VAS scores between the groups was not significant. The RE of the PNF and stabilizing groups was significantly reduced by the intervention and of the difference in the RE score between the groups was also significant.[Conclusion] Based on these results, we conclude that PNF exercise and stabilizing exercise both reduce subjective pain and RE. Therefore PNF exercise and stabilizing exercise are useful for improving the low back stability of low back pain patients. Accordingly we consider that PNF exercise will be beneficial for low back pain.

Dynamics of the electrospondilography indices of the individuals with back pain under the influencing of the physical rehabilitation program. Physical rehabilitation of the individuals with back pain

“…The presented data convincingly testify to the necessity of an integrated approach to the restoration of patients with BP and dorsalgia, which includes not only medication prepara tions but also physical rehabilitation tools and methods, are adequately selected, bringing the peculiarities of the course of the pathology (S. Byuon, О. B. Lazarieva, 2012) [4,5]. In modern approaches to the treatment and physical rehabilita tion of patients with BP much attention is paid to the problem of managing the CBP.…”

Comparison of Core Stabilisation Exercise and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training on Pain-related and Neuromuscular Response Outcomes for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomised Controlled Trial

“…Several interventions, such as exercises and physical modalities, including therapeutic ultrasound which is frequently used to improve lower back symptoms and function (9), have been proposed as optimal treatments for CLBP, but the most effective interventions for CLBP are still discussed (10–12). Exercise therapy is suggested as an effective approach for CLBP (13).…”

“…Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) training is known to improve proprioceptive function within muscles and tendons of the lumbar region, thereby increasing trunk muscle activity and coordination in response to neuromuscular stimuli (10, 18–19). As the diagonal and spiral patterns of PNF are similar to the topographic arrangement of muscles used in daily activities and sports (15), it is believed that PNF training facilitates the function of several muscles better than unidirectional exercises for CLBP relief (10–12, 18, 19). Thus, improving proprioception via PNF training may benefit lumbar stability.…”

“…Numerous researchers have reported the effectiveness of CSE (14–17) and PNF training (10–12, 18–19), however current literature offers little guidance for therapists in determining which interventions to implement for CLBP. To our knowledge, randomised head-to-head comparisons of short- and long-term effects of CSE and PNF training on pain-related and electromyographic response parameters in CLBP patients is scarce.…”

Effects of trunk stability exercise using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation with changes in chair height on the gait of patients who had a stroke

“…The PNF approach utilizes a typical diagonal pattern to stimulate proprioceptive sensation 8 ) . Improving proprioceptive sensation is most important for trunk stability, and PNF exercises are useful for improving trunk stability 9 ) .…”