A systematic literature review on the use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in neuromuscular rehabilitation

Y Shrestha - 2013 - theseus.fi
The purpose of this thesis was to review and critically analyze the literatures from 1990 to
2013 in order to investigate the methodological quality of the studies, indications and goals …

The use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in physiotherapy practice

S Westwater-Wood, N Adams, R Kerry - Physical Therapy Reviews, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Aims: The aim of this paper is to critically review the evidence base for the use of
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) in physiotherapy practice. Given the …

The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation-concept; the state of the evidence, a narrative review

F Smedes, M Heidmann, C Schäfer… - Physical Therapy …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation-concept (PNF-concept) is a
widely used rehabilitation concept, and is in many countries part of the undergraduate …

The Efficacy of the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) approach in stroke rehabilitation to improve basic activities of daily living and quality of life: a …

FX Guiu-Tula, R Cabanas-Valdés, M Sitjà-Rabert… - BMJ open, 2017 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a widely used rehabilitation
concept, although its efficacy has not yet been demonstrated in stroke survivors. The aim of …

[HTML][HTML] The Essential Elements of the PNF-concept, an Educational Narrative

F Smedes - Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022 - scientificarchives.com
Abstract Introduction: The term Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) was
introduced in the 1950s by Dr. Kabat and Mrs. Knott. From the mid-1950s the PNF-concept …

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION METHOD APPLICATION ON UPPER LIMB FUNCTIONS IN PATIENTS AFTER …

A Kaminska, J Sargsjane - SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION …, 2024 - journals.rta.lv
The brain damage caused by a stroke can lead to severe and long-lasting physical and
mental health problems, which can have a significant impact on human quality of life …

Introduction to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

SS Adler, D Beckers, M Buck - PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide, 2008 - Springer
Introduction to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Page 1 1 Introduction to
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 1 1 Introduction to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular …

Efficacy of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on spasticity in patients with stroke: A systematic review

AR Alashram, AA Alghwiri, E Padua… - Physical Therapy …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose This review was conducted to investigate the effects of proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on spasticity post-stroke. Materials and methods PubMed …

PNF revisited

SL Morris, MH Sharpe - Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 1993 - Taylor & Francis
More than 40 years ago, Kabat (1947) described the proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF) therapeutic approach. The conceptual framework was based on the …

Demonstrating the Irridation and Reinforcement Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromusculer Facilitation Technics

S ÖZDİNÇ, H SELÇUK - Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise, 2022 - dergipark.org.tr
Purpose: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a rehabilitative approach that
use in a variety of conditions. This study aimed to demonstrate the force irradiation principle …