Trial reportPeerJ2025
Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique on posture, balance and gait characteristics of older adults with scapular dyskinesis: a randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in PeerJ, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07403409 (Effects of Scapular Repeated Contractions Facilitation Versus Hold-relax Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Effects of Scapular Repeated Contractions Facilitation Versus Hold-relax Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
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Abstract
Background: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques are being utilized among rehabilitation protocols for older adults because they are based on proprioception and coordination activities. The main purpose of this study was to analyze whether including scapular PNF in an intervention improves the posture, balance, and gait characteristics of older adults with scapular dyskinesis. Methods: Forty-eight older adults (26 females; 22 males; mean ± SD age, 69.17 ± 4.36) with scapular dyskinesis were randomized into two groups: PNF and conventional exercise group (PNF+Ex) ( Results: Both groups showed improvements in scapular dyskinesis, gait characteristics, and posture. When the two groups were compared, the PNF+Ex group had significantly different LSST results in three positions (0°, 45°, and 90°) ( Conclusion: Scapular PNF can be added to the rehabilitation of older adults with scapular dyskinesis to improve their scapular disposition and posture. A longer treatment duration is suggested to improve the gait and balance.
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