NCT05893303

Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques on Elderly People with Scapular Disposition

Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Techniques on Balance and Gait Characteristics of Elderly People with Scapular Disposition: a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 48 (actual)
• Sponsor: European University of Lefke · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 74 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) has been defined as a comprehensive rehabilitation approach focusing on a motor learning effect, especially in the elderly. Therefore, PNF can be an effective treatment method for our purpose which is to analyze if PNF techniques improve balance and gait characteristics in elderly with scapular disposition and to determine the difference when used with the gait education

Detailed description

Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Scapular PNF techniques in addition to gait training will be applied to the 1st group for 8 weeks, and only gait training exercises will be applied to the 2nd group for 8 weeks. Individuals will be evaluated in detail at the beginning, and end of the study, and after 3 months as a follow-up evaluation. For the assessment of scapular disposition, the Visual Scapular Disposition Test and Lateral Scapular Slide Test will be applied. Walking Speed will be evaluated with a dedicated area by measuring the distance. The Modified Dynamic Gait Index will be used for measuring the ability of the participant to maintain walking balance while responding to different task demands. For fall risks and functional mobility Timed Up and Go Test and Falls Efficacy Scale will be used. For balance assessment Berg Balance Scale and Functional Reach Test. For assessment of the quality of life, SF-36 will be used. Posture will be assessed with a dedicated application called PostureCo

Conditions

• Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Scapular Dyskinesis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	1st Group	1st group is going to undergo scapula-oriented PNF techniques (diagonal) which are anterior elevation and posterior depression - posterior elevation and anterior depression with 20 repetitions with rhythmic initiation and repeated contractions facilitation techniques during all patterns. In addition to PNF techniques, gait training is going to be applied as standing with balance exercises (15 repetitions) as well as specific exercises for the stance and swing phases of the gait which are; stepping forward and sideways (15 repetitions), and gait education (walking 3 lapses within 2 meters parallel bar)
OTHER	2nd Group	2nd group is going to undergo only gait training and balance exercises (15 repetitions) as well as specific exercises for the stance and swing phases of the gait which are; stepping forward and sideways (15 repetitions), and gait education (walking 3 lapses within 2 meters parallel bar)

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-05-31
• Primary completion: 2024-07-31
• Completion: 2024-07-31
• First posted: 2023-06-07
• Last updated: 2024-10-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)