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IMPORTANCE AND INFLUENCES OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION EXERCISES IN CHILDREN

Dr. Aqsa Shakir, Dr. Iqra Waris, Dr. Fatima Ameer

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess how stroke patients are influenced by Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation exercises and importance of these exercises. Methods: The research study was organized at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. The time period for this study was from January 2018, to June 2018. The selection was done irregularity. The participants were categorized into two ground, in participants of group I and II. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation therapy and passive range of motion exercises were applied respectively. Medical Research Council scale was used for muscle strength assessment, Questionnaire was used for gathering of information. For assessment of data, SPSS was used. Results: Total patients enrolled for this study were 50. The age of these patients was less than 15 years. In the control group I and II, at base line, muscle strength of affected side was 2.36 ± 0.49 and 2.60 ± 0.50 respectively. This value increases remarkable in both groups as 4.76 ± 0.43 and 3.80 ± 0.50 respectively after three months. (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: In the reduction of stiffness and pain and for enhancing working ability, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation method proved efficient. Key words: Haemorrhagic stroke, Ischaemic stroke, PNF technique, Stroke, Cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

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