PNF and Movement

Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effect of PNF Neck Patterns on Neck Movement and NDI in Adults with Forward Head Posture

PNF 목 패턴이 전방머리자세를 가진 성인의 목 움직임 및 목 장애 지수에 미치는 영향

  • Oh, Hyun-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Taegu Science University) ;
  • Song, Gui-Bin (Department of Physical Therapy, Yeungnam University Colleg)
  • 오현주 (대구과학대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 송귀빈 (영남이공대학교 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2016.10.10
  • Accepted : 2016.11.18
  • Published : 2016.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of neck patterns in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) for neck movement and the neck disability index (NDI) among adults with forward head posture. Methods: Thirty-nine subjects were randomly assigned into two groups. Subjects in the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise group (PNFG, n = 20) received 20 minutes of PNF neck pattern (flexion-Rt. lateral flexion-Rt. rotation followed by extension-Lt. lateral flexion-Lt. rotation) 3 times weekly for 4 weeks. Outcomes were measured using absolute rotation angle (ARA), anterior weight bearing (AWB), range of flexion and extension motions (RFEM), and neck disability index (NDI) methods before and after the 4-week intervention period. Results: There were significant effects for the PNFG, pre- and post-intervention, in ARA, AWB, RFEM, and NDI. There were significant differences in ARA, AWB, RFEM, and NDI compared with CG. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest the PNF neck pattern could be beneficial for adults with forward head posture.

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