PNF and Movement

Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effects of Using PNF in Progressive Sitting Position on Dynamic Balance in a Patient with a Cerebellar Injury -Single Subject Design-

점진적 앉은 자세에서의 PNF운동이 소뇌 손상환자의 동적 균형능력에 미치는 효과 -단일 사례 연구-

  • Kim, Dae-Kyeong (Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association in Busan Branch) ;
  • Na, Eun-Jin (Department of Physical Therapy, Dream Hospital) ;
  • Moon, Sang-Hyun (Department of Physical Therapy, Dream Hospital)
  • 김대경 (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회 부산시회) ;
  • 나은진 (드림병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 문상현 (드림병원 물리치료실)
  • Received : 2016.05.19
  • Accepted : 2016.08.11
  • Published : 2016.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise in the progressive sitting position on the dynamic balance ability of a patient with a cerebellar injury. Methods: The subject had ataxia due to cerebellar injury. The subject participated in a PNF bilateral scapular pattern exercise with stabilizing reversal technique during a progressive sitting position session as well as baseline for 20 minutes a day for 4 weeks. In the first session, PNF exercises were performed at a height of 40 cm for 10 minutes, and in the second session they were performed at 50 cm for 10 minutes from a lower center of gravity (COG) to a higher COG sitting position. We used the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST), and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) to measure the subject's dynamic balance ability every two days through the entire session. Results: After participating in the program, the subject's dynamic balance ability improved compared to the first baseline, as measured by BBS (2 points increased), FTSST (5.3 sec decreased), and TUGT (2 sec decreased). The increase was also maintained in the second baseline session. Conclusion: PNF exercise using bilateral scapula patterns with a stabilizing reversal technique helps to enhance the dynamic balance ability of a cerebellar injury patient.

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