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The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training

NCT04178356 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2019-11-26

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Summary

Although various methods have been emphasized in the treatment of chronic low back pain (CLBP), one of the treatments with the highest level of evidence is tailor-made exercises. Exercises to improve lumbopelvic region muscle performance and proprioception have been reported to be effective in alleviating clinical symptoms in individuals with CLBP. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques are frequently used in the treatment of CLBP. PNF techniques reduce the load on vertebral bodies when performed in supine, side-lying, and sitting positions. It has been reported that performing a PNF trunk pattern in a sitting position is effective for treating CLBP and it improves muscle endurance, flexibility, and functional performance. PNF lower extremity pattern training in a supine position is effective for abdominal muscle activation. There is also an improvement in pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance belief by applying the PNF coordination pattern in a standing position. While the diaphragm effect was emphasized in individuals with CLBP, no studies examining the effect of PNF techniques used on CLBP treatment on diaphragm muscle thickness were found. In addition, studies investigating the effect of PNF techniques on pain, functional disability index, range of motion and waist muscle endurance were found to be insufficient. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of PNF techniques on related variables in individuals with CLBP.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Disability Physical

Interventions

OTHER

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training

The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training will be performed using patterns and techniques in various positions for abdominal and back muscles' facilitation and strengthening. Supine, side-lying, and sitting positions will be used. There will be a rest of about 20 sec between sets. Warm-up for 10 min, main exercises for 25 min, cool-down for 10 min (a total of 45 min), 5 times a week for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Control Group

Ultrasound, TENS, massage, and exercise will be used with each other because in most of the physical therapy clinics these modalities are used together for such problems as a conventional treatment. After massage application, hamstring and paravertebral muscles stretching and also stabilizing exercises will be prescribed, each one for ten times in each session.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hacettepe University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-12-20
Primary Completion
2020-03-20
Completion
2020-04-20

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