Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique on posture, balance and gait characteristics of older adults with scapular dyskinesis: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques are being utilized among rehabilitation protocols for older adults because they are based on proprioception and coordination activities. The main purpose of this study was to analyze whether including scapular PNF in an intervention improves the posture, balance, and gait characteristics of older adults with scapular dyskinesis.

Methods

Forty-eight older adults (26 females; 22 males; mean ± SD age, 69.17 ± 4.36) with scapular dyskinesis were randomized into two groups: PNF and conventional exercise group (PNF+Ex) (n = 23) and conventional exercise group (Ex) (n = 25). Both groups received treatment three times a week for eight weeks and each session lasted 60 min. Outcome measurements include

SUBMITTER: Cellatoglu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358108 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature