The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-12-20

Study Completion Date

2020-04-20

Brief Summary

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Although various methods have been emphasized in the treatment of chronic low back pain (CLBP), one of the treatments with the highest level of evidence is tailor-made exercises. Exercises to improve lumbopelvic region muscle performance and proprioception have been reported to be effective in alleviating clinical symptoms in individuals with CLBP. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques are frequently used in the treatment of CLBP. PNF techniques reduce the load on vertebral bodies when performed in supine, side-lying, and sitting positions. It has been reported that performing a PNF trunk pattern in a sitting position is effective for treating CLBP and it improves muscle endurance, flexibility, and functional performance. PNF lower extremity pattern training in a supine position is effective for abdominal muscle activation. There is also an improvement in pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance belief by applying the PNF coordination pattern in a standing position. While the diaphragm effect was emphasized in individuals with CLBP, no studies examining the effect of PNF techniques used on CLBP treatment on diaphragm muscle thickness were found. In addition, studies investigating the effect of PNF techniques on pain, functional disability index, range of motion and waist muscle endurance were found to be insufficient. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of PNF techniques on related variables in individuals with CLBP.

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Detailed Description

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It is known that dorsal proprioceptive signals, one of the necessary components in providing lumbopelvic motor control, are decreased in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and respiratory dysfunction. Diaphragm, which is an important postural control muscle, plays an important role in the correct reception of these signals. Electromyographic and ultrasonographic measurements in healthy subjects showed that the diaphragm was activated for anticipatory automatic adjustments before shoulder flexion, adjusted the transdiaphragmatic pressure and shortened the neck before motion began. In CLBP, diaphragm motility decreases significantly due to fatigue in the diaphragm. This makes it difficult to perform anticipatory automatic arrangements, leading to postural instability and respiratory dysfunction. Although various methods have been emphasized in the treatment of CLBP, one of the treatments with the highest level of evidence is tailor-made exercises. Exercises to improve lumbopelvic region muscle performance and proprioception have been reported to be effective in alleviating clinical symptoms in individuals with CLBP. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques are frequently used in the treatment of CLBP. PNF techniques reduce the load on vertebral bodies when performed in supine, side-lying, and sitting positions. It has been reported that performing a PNF trunk pattern in a sitting position is effective for treating CLBP and it improves muscle endurance, flexibility, and functional performance. PNF lower extremity pattern training in a supine position is effective for abdominal muscle activation. There is also an improvement in pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance belief by applying the PNF coordination pattern in a standing position. While the diaphragm effect was emphasized in individuals with CLBP, no studies examining the effect of PNF techniques used on CLBP treatment on diaphragm muscle thickness were found. In addition, studies investigating the effect of PNF techniques on pain, functional disability index, range of motion and waist muscle endurance were found to be insufficient. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of PNF techniques on related variables in individuals with CLBP.

Conditions

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Low Back Pain Disability Physical

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Caregivers

Single blinded

Study Groups

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Experimental-Study Group

In addition to the conservative treatment of the control group, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques will be applied for 4 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training

Intervention Type OTHER

The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training will be performed using patterns and techniques in various positions for abdominal and back muscles' facilitation and strengthening. Supine, side-lying, and sitting positions will be used. There will be a rest of about 20 sec between sets. Warm-up for 10 min, main exercises for 25 min, cool-down for 10 min (a total of 45 min), 5 times a week for 4 weeks.

Control Group

Conservative treatment of low back pain will be applied for 4 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Control Group

Intervention Type OTHER

Ultrasound, TENS, massage, and exercise will be used with each other because in most of the physical therapy clinics these modalities are used together for such problems as a conventional treatment. After massage application, hamstring and paravertebral muscles stretching and also stabilizing exercises will be prescribed, each one for ten times in each session.

Interventions

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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training

The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training will be performed using patterns and techniques in various positions for abdominal and back muscles' facilitation and strengthening. Supine, side-lying, and sitting positions will be used. There will be a rest of about 20 sec between sets. Warm-up for 10 min, main exercises for 25 min, cool-down for 10 min (a total of 45 min), 5 times a week for 4 weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Control Group

Ultrasound, TENS, massage, and exercise will be used with each other because in most of the physical therapy clinics these modalities are used together for such problems as a conventional treatment. After massage application, hamstring and paravertebral muscles stretching and also stabilizing exercises will be prescribed, each one for ten times in each session.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* presence of non-spesific CLBP (˃3 months),
* the ability to understand and follow verbal commands,
* to be volunteer to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* to be pregnant,
* had a previous history of spinal surgery,
* neurological deficits,
* specific LBP (including facet joint syndrome, disc herniation and sacroiliac joint dysfunction),
* cancer or other autoimmune diseases

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No