Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on reaching ability of stroke patients in standing
- VernacularTitle:神经肌肉本体促通技术对偏瘫患者立位平衡极限的影响
- Author:
Jian-yu LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), reaching ability, stroke, hemiplegia, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2004;10(9):546-546
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique on reaching ability of stroke patients in standing.MethodsThere were 9 stroke patients during recovery stage in the treatment group by using PNF technique for 3 months. The control group, other 9 stroke patients during recovery stage, received the general techniques for 3 months.ResultsReaching ability of stroke patients in standing in treatment group were significantly better than that of the control group(P<0.05-0.01).ConclusionThe reaching ability of stroke patients could be improved by PNF technique.
