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KMID : 1021220170080011090
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국제물리치료학회지
2017 Volume.8 No. 1 p.1090 ~ p.1094
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Effect of PNF Approach to Scapular Adductor Muscles on Scapular Movements and Walking Ability in Patients with Stroke
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Moon Sang-Hyun
Kim Yong-Youn
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Abstract
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This study investigated the effects of indirectly applying proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) to the scapular adductor muscles of stroke patients on their scapular movements and walking ability. Five patients who were diagnosed with stroke participated in this study as a single group. PNF patterns were applied to the scapulae anterior elevation and posterior depression patterns and upper limbs patterns of the patients in side lying and sitting positions together. The data were analyzed with a paired t-test in order to identify within-group differences in the measurements before and after the intervention. The scapular movements of the upper and lower parts, weight bearing and walking speed were significantly improved in the stroke patients after the application of PNF (p<0.05). These results suggest that PNF training effective in improving the scapular movements and walking ability in patients with stroke.
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KEYWORD
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Stroke, PNF, Scapular Movement, walking
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