کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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5563917 | 1563036 | 2017 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
This study described the effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) program on balance, strength, and mobility in an older adult with chronic stroke. The patient was male, aged 69 years, with right hemiplegia for 17 years, and had diminished balance, balance confidence, lower extremity (LE) strength, and gait velocity. He received 1Â h of PNF-based therapy thrice a week for six weeks. Outcome measures were: Mini-BESTest, limits of stability (LOS), Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), Five Time Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST), Upright Motor Control Test (UMCT), and 10 Meter Walk Test (10Â MWT). The patient improved on the Mini-BESTest (25/28, from 21/28), FTSST (27.47Â s, from 30.27Â s), UMCT knee extension (moderate, from weak), and 10Â MWT (0.82Â m/s, from 0.67Â m/s); and positive changes in LOS dimensions. PNF was effective in enhancing balance, strength, and mobility in an older adult with chronic stroke and may mitigate falls risk in this population. More research is needed to determine its impact in a larger sample of older people with chronic stroke.
Journal: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - Volume 21, Issue 4, October 2017, Pages 767-774