국제물리치료학회지 (Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research)
- 제9권4호
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- Pages.1642-1650
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- 2018
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- 2092-8475(pISSN)
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- 2714-0148(eISSN)
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The Effect of Joint Mobilization with PNF Stretch Exercise on Ankle Joint Range of Motion, Plantar Pressure, and Balance in Patients with Stroke
- Ryu, Byeong Ho (The One Convalescent Hospital)
- 투고 : 2018.10.25
- 심사 : 2018.11.30
- 발행 : 2018.12.31
초록
The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching exercise and joint mobilization on ankle joint range of motion (ROM), plantar pressure, and balance in subjects with stroke. Thirty patients (n=30) were organized into three groups, each of which received different treatments: PNF stretching (n=10), joint mobilization (n=10), and joint mobilization and PNF stretching combined (n=10). Each group received three exercise sessions per week for four weeks. The ankle ROM was measured using a goniometer, and plantar pressure and balance ability were measured using BioResque static posturography. In comparison within each group, the joint mobilization group and the joint mobilization with PNF stretching group showed significant improvements in ankle ROM, plantar pressure, and balance ability (p<.05). In comparison between the groups, a statistically significant difference was found in SECS change between the PNF stretching group, joint mobilization group and the joint mobilization with PNF stretching group. This study found demonstrates that the joint mobilization and joint mobilization with the PNF stretching methods were effective in improving ankle ROM, plantar pressure, and balance ability in stroke patients.