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KMID : 1002720120100010043
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Journal of Korean Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association
2012 Volume.10 No. 1 p.43 ~ p.52
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Effect of Gait Training Using PNF on Balance and Walking Ability in Person with Chronic Stroke(Single Subject Design)
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Lee Moon-Kyu
Yun Tae-Won
Kim Yoon-Hwan
Lim Jae-Heon
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of a gait training using PNF on a gait and balance ability of a person with chronic stroke.
Methods : The subject was left hemiplegia due to cerebral infarction. The subject participated in PNF gait training session as well as baseline for 30 minutes a day for 4 weeks. we used the 10-meter walking test(10MWT), figure-8-of walk test(F8WT), dynamic gait index(DGI) for measuring the gait ability and four square step test(FSST), Berg balance scale(BBS) for measuring the balance ability through the whole sessions.
Results : The gait ability was enhanced compared to first baseline, as measured by 10MWT(27.3%), F8WT(36.6%), DGI(8 points increased). The balance ability was improved compared to first baseline, as measured by FSST(49.1%), BBS(10 points increased). The increase was maintained in second baseline session.
Conclusion : The PNF gait training program is helpful to enhance the adaptation of the gait and balance according to the various environmental demands.
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KEYWORD
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Balance, Gait, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Stroke
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