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Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Selective Motor Control of Lower Extremity and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. and Traditional physical therapy for CP (Cerebral Palsy). Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Cerebral palsy is attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing infant brain or fetal characterized by abnormalities of muscle tone, movement and motor skills. PNF technique is thought to have an impact on voluntary motor control and balance through stimulation of proprioceptors, so the aim of this study is to determine the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique on selective motor control and balance on children with cerebral palsy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching which include hold-relax and contract-relax for 6 sec hold, 10 repetitions and 2 min rest in between, for 5 day/week for 4 weeks along with conventional treatment for 40 minutes.
Conventional therapy (ROMs, stretching, strengthening) of lower limbs for 40 minutes.