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http://dx.doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2018.16.1.51

A Comparative Study of the Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Taping Interventions on Balance Ability, Joint Position Sense, and Ankle Joint Strength

Kim, Jwa-jun (Department of Physical Therapy, Choonhae College of Health Sciences)
Park, Se-Yeon (Department of Physical Therapy, Kaya University)

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PNF and Movement / v.16, no.1, 2018 , pp. 51-58 More about this Journal

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and taping interventions on balance ability, joint position sense, and ankle joint strength. Methods: Thirty subjects who had experienced an ankle sprain within the previous 3 months participated in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to a PNF group (n=15) or a taping group (n=15). Before and after the interventions, ankle dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion strength, joint position error, and total center of pressure movements in one leg while in a standing position were measured. Results: Regardless of the group allocation, ankle dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion strength significantly improved after the interventions (p<0.05). Compared to preintervention measurements, joint position errors were significantly reduced postintervention (p<0.05). The PNF intervention significantly decreased the total lateral movement of the center of pressure in the one leg standing condition (p<0.05). Conclusion: Both PNF and taping interventions improved joint position sense and ankle joint strength. In common with the findings of a previous study, the PNF intervention improved balance ability. Further study is required to investigate the effects of various PNF and taping interventions on ankle performance in subjects with chronic ankle sprains.

Keywords

Rhythmic stabilization; Center of pressure; Kinesio-taping;

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