Trial reportBrazilian journal of physical therapy
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training improves pain-related and balance outcomes in working-age patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effects of Bilateral Asymmetrical Limbs Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Multifidus Muscle in Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
The Effectiveness of Adding Cupping Therapy in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Lumbar Pain: a Randomized Controlled Study.
PNF Versus Pilates Exercises on Pain, Body Image, Fear-Avoidance Beliefs, Core Stability, Disability and Balance Functions in Patients With CLBP: A Randomized Controlled Study
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 67 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of Neuromuscular Physiotherapy on Pain, Range of Motion, and Function in Shoulder-Related Disorders: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.Pain research & management · 2026Pooled it
- The clinical efficacy of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of chiropractic care for fall prevention: rationale, state of the evidence, and recommendations for future research.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of exercise on balance in patients with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
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- Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique on the treatment of frozen shoulder: a pilot randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Trial
- Falls efficacy and directional postural sway responses during the sensory organization test in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Myofascial Techniques and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in the Treatment of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Randomized Crossover Clinical Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Comparative Recovery After Acute Lower-Limb Wounds Treated with Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy and Three Gradations of Manual Rehabilitation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sensory integration strategies on repeated postural stability and neuromuscular adaptation in individuals with low back pain.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
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- Integrated Effects of Thai Essential Oil and Balance Exercise on Parameters associated with Falls in Older Adults at Risk of Falling: A Randomized Controlled Study.Annals of geriatric medicine and research · 2023Article
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- Efficacy and safety of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for chronic low back pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2022Review
- Feedback on Trunk Movements From an Electronic Game to Improve Postural Balance in People With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR serious games · 2022Article
- Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021.The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy · 2021Article
- Impact Analysis of 20-Week Multimodal Progressive Functional-Proprioceptive Training among Sedentary Workers Affected by Non-Specific Low-Back Pain: An Interventional Cohort Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Exergaming Using Postural Feedback From Wearable Sensors and Exercise Therapy to Improve Postural Balance in People With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Protocol for a Factorial Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- Risk Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Upper and Lower Back Pain in Male Underground Coal Miners in Punjab, Pakistan.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundProprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training and general trunk exercises have been applied to treat chronic low back pain patients. However, there is currently little study to support the use of one treated intervention over the other to improve clinical outcomes and balance ability.
objectiveTo examine the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training on pain intensity, disability and static balance ability in working-age patients with chronic low back pain.
methodsForty-four chronic low back pain participants aged 18-50 years were randomized either to a three-week proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training or to a control group receiving general trunk exercises. Pain intensity, disability and static balance ability were measured before and after the three-week intervention.
resultsThe proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training intervention showed a statistically significantly greater reduction in pain intensity and improved functional disability than the controls at three weeks (between-group difference: pain intensity 1.22 score, 95% CI: 0.58 to 1.88, p<0.001; disability 2.23 score, 95% CI: 1.22 to 3.24, p<0.001. The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training intervention also had statistically better parameters of static balance ability than the control group (between-group difference: ellipse sway area during eye opened and closed conditions 129.09mm
conclusionThe three-week proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training provides better pain intensity, disability and static balance ability than general trunk exercises for working-age individuals with chronic low back pain but the effects do not reach the clinical meaningful level. The therapists should consider carefully when making recommendations regarding these interventions, taking into account effectiveness and costs.
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