The Effects of PNF Pattern Training on the Walking Ability of Total Knee Replacement Patients
Affiliation:
1. Department of Physical Therapy, Drim Sol Hospital 507, Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54877 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to verify the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pattern to improve walking ability of total knee replacement patients. In this study, 10 patients with total knee replacement were recruited from rehabilitation hospital. They were divided into two groups: a PNF group (n=5) and a control group (n=5). The PNF group received 30 minutes of continuous passive motion (CPM) and PNF training for 15 minutes five times a week for two weeks. The control group received 30 minutes of CPM and strengthening exercise for 15minutes five times a week for two weeks. Spatiotemporal parameters were measured by Biodex gait trainer 2. After the training periods, the PNF group showed a significant improvement in walking speed and step length on the non-operated side, time on each foot on the operated side (p<0.05). The results of this study showed that PNF pattern training was more effective at improving walking ability. Therefore, improve the walking ability of total knee replacement patients, PNF lower pattern should be considered.
Publisher
World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS)
Subject
Artificial Intelligence,General Mathematics,Control and Systems Engineering
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