The Immediate Effect of Pelvic PNF on Y balance Test in Healthy Young Individuals

Abstract

Background: Balance is ability to maintain equilibrium. In order to maintain optimal trunk stability, co-ordination and co-activation of neural control of trunk muscle are needed. PNF is a therapeutic exercise based on diagonal patterns of motion and enhance neural control. Y balance test is dynamic test that requires strength, flexibility and proprioception. Need of the study: PNF practices are often preceded by verbal / visual / tactile input to promote and achieve muscle contraction and motor control. So pelvic PNF can help to promote neuromuscular control of trunk. Adequate neuromuscular control of trunk can improve dynamic balance. Purpose of study is to identify the immediate effect of pelvic PNF on Y balance test in healthy young individuals Methodology: 50 participants selected and divided into 2 groups. Control group receives trunk flexibility exercise and experimental group receives pelvic PNF in all four patterns: anterior elevation, anterior depression, posterior elevation, posterior depression and two PNF methods used: rhythmic stabilization, slow reversal. Total duration of treatment is 40 minutes. Result: The present study indicate improvement in dynamic balance (p <0.05) Key words: Pelvic PNF, Dynamic stability, Balance