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KMID : 0357220120240050313
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2012 Volume.24 No. 5 p.313 ~ p.318
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The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise on the BMD, Balance and Lower Muscular Strength in Patients with Osteoporosis
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Lee Dong-Kyu
Kim Yong-Nam
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study examined the effects of an exercise program involving the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) lower-extremity patterns on the Bone Mineral Density (BMD), balance and lower muscular strength in patients with osteoporosis.
Methods: The participants were allocated randomly to 2 groups: experimental group and control group. To evaluate the effects of exercise, the subjects were evaluated using the BMD and Time Up & Go Test and One Leg Stance Test for balance, and the Sit To Stand for lower muscular strength.
Results: After the 8 week study, the experimental group showed a significant difference in all items compared to the control groups.
Conclusion: These results suggest that a PNF exercise program is effective in patients with osteoporosis. Furthermore, an exercise program involving these patterns can be used in a follow-up program for patients with osteoporosis. Overall, more study will be needed to develop and apply more efficient exercise programs for such patients.
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KEYWORD
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Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Bone mineral density, Balance
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