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KMID : 1002720150130030145
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Journal of Korean Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association
2015 Volume.13 No. 3 p.145 ~ p.153
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The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for Pain, Grip Strength on Cervical Herniated Intervertebral Disc (HIVD)
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Kim Jae-Yong
Kim Min-Soo
Kim Jaw-Jun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The current study aims to identify the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on pain and grip strength in patients with cervical herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD) and provide effective interventions for such patients.
Methods: Included in this study were 20 subjects (10 men, 10 women) in their 30s?50s who had been diagnosed with cervical HIVD. Intervention methods included PNF neck patterns, dynamic reversal of antagonists, and a combination of isotonics. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to measure pain and dynamometers were used to measure grip strength.
Results: After four weeks of muscle strengthening exercises, neck pain was significantly reduced, and hand grip strength significantly increased.
Conclusion: PNF can be utilized as an effective intervention to reduce the pain of patients with cervical HIVD and to increase grip strength.
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KEYWORD
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Cervical Herniated Intervertebral Disc, Grip Strength, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
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