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ArticleScoliosis and spinal disorders2017

An immediate effect of PNF specific mobilization on the angle of trunk rotation and the Trunk-Pelvis-Hip Angle range of motion in adolescent girls with double idiopathic scoliosis-a pilot study.

A Stępień, K Fabian, K Graff, M Podgurniak, A Wit

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Article in Scoliosis and spinal disorders, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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NCT05261048 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2021, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Trunk Control and Balance in Children With Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of LahoreRan2021 to 2022Enrolled60ConditionsSpastic Hemiplegic Cerebral PalsyArmsPelvic Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in addition to Conventional Physical Therapy, Conventional Physical Therapy
NCT05404620 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2022, after this paper: background citation

Comparative Effects of Schroth Method and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pain, Mobility and Quality of Life in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2022 to 2023Enrolled18ConditionsIdiopathic ScoliosisArmsSchroth exercises, PNF technique
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A StępieńDepartment of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
K FabianRegional Children's Hospital, Jastrzębie Zdrój, Poland.
K GraffDepartment of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
M PodgurniakDepartment of Physiological Sciences, University of Life Science, Warsaw, Poland.
A WitDepartment of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland.
Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw · PLWarsaw University of Life Sciences · PL

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Abstract

backgroundImpairment of spine rotation is a key concept in several theories explaining the pathogenesis and progression of scoliosis. In previous studies, a more limited range of motion in scoliotic girls compared to their non-scoliotic peers was noted. The Trunk-Pelvis-Hip Angle measurement is a test used to assess the range of motion in the trunk-pelvis-hip complex in the transverse plane. The aim of this study was to assess an immediate effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation specific mobilization (mPNF) on the angle of trunk rotation and Trunk-Pelvis-Hip Angle range of motion in adolescent girls with double scoliosis.

methodsThe study was conducted on 83 girls aged 10 to 17 years (mean 13.7 ± 1.9) with double idiopathic scoliosis consisting of a right-sided thoracic curve (mean 25.1° ± 13.9°) and a left-sided thoracolumbar or lumbar curve (mean 20.8° ± 11.4°). The angle of trunk rotation and Trunk-Pelvis-Hip Angle were measured at baseline and after PNF mobilization. Bilateral lower limb patterns of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation were used in combination with the "contract-relax" technique and stimulation of asymmetrical breathing. In the statistical analysis, the SAS rel. 13.2 software was used. Preliminary statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. According to Shapiro-Wilk criterion of normality, the Wilcoxon test was used to compare paired samples. Next, the data was analyzed using multivariate GLM models.

resultsIn adolescent girls with double scoliosis, significant differences between the left and right side of the body concerning the Trunk-Pelvis-Hip Angle ranges were noted. A single, unilateral PNF mobilization significantly decreased the angle of trunk rotation in the thoracic (

conclusionsUnilateral PNF mobilization led to a decrease in the angle of trunk rotation, improvement in the range of motion, and the symmetry of mobility in the transverse plane in the trunk-pelvis-hip complex in adolescent girls with double idiopathic scoliosis. The effects should be treated only as immediate. Further studies are required to determine long-term effects of PNF mobilization on the spinal alignment.

trial registrationISRCTN11750900.

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Angle of trunk rotationIdiopathic scoliosisPhysiotherapyPNFRotation

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