Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Improves Balance and Knee Extensors Strength of Older Fallers
Joint Authors
Gonçalves, Mauro
Pereira, Marcelo Pinto
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Falls are one of the major problems for elderly people and proprioceptive exercises have been suggested as an alternative in rehabilitation and preventive programs.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise program on balance, knee extension and flexion isometric torque, and knee extension rate of force development (RFD).
Fourteen older faller subjects (>60 years) were equally assigned into two groups: a control group (CG: n=7) and a training group (TG: n=7).
The PNF training program was performed for 10 weeks on TG, with a frequency of three times per week.
Patients were assessed before and after the PNF program, with respect to balance (Berg Balance Scale score—BBS), knee maximal isometric extension and flexion torque, knee extensor RFD, and knee extensors and flexors neuromuscular activation level and coactivation level around the knee.
After 10 weeks, balance (P<0.001) and knee extension torque (P=0.05) were improved in TG while no differences were found for CG.
These improvements were mainly attributed to central nervous system adaptations, since no differences were found for neuromuscular activation level and coactivation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pereira, Marcelo Pinto& Gonçalves, Mauro. 2012. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Improves Balance and Knee Extensors Strength of Older Fallers. ISRN Rehabilitation،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469218
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pereira, Marcelo Pinto& Gonçalves, Mauro. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Improves Balance and Knee Extensors Strength of Older Fallers. ISRN Rehabilitation No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469218
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pereira, Marcelo Pinto& Gonçalves, Mauro. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Improves Balance and Knee Extensors Strength of Older Fallers. ISRN Rehabilitation. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469218
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469218