Evaluation of Strength and Irradiated Movement Pattern Resulting from Trunk Motions of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. (4th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gontijo, Luciana Bahia; Pereira, Polianna Delfino; Neves, Camila Danielle Cunha; Santos, Ana Paula; Machado, Dionis de Castro Dutra; Bastos, Victor Hugo do Vale
• Other Names: Vanhees Luc Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Rehabilitation research and practice. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-04
• Subjects: Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Physical therapy -- Periodicals; Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation, Vocational; Physical therapy; Rehabilitation; Periodicals; 617.103
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/281937
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-2867

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a physiotherapeutic concept based on muscle and joint proprioceptive stimulation. Among its principles, the irradiation is the reaction of the distinct regional muscle contractions to the position of the application of the motions. Objective . To investigate the presence of irradiated dorsiflexion and plantar flexion and the existing strength generated by them during application of PNF trunk motions. Methods . The study was conducted with 30 sedentary and female volunteers, the PNF motions of trunk flexion, and extension with the foot (right and left) positioned in a developed equipment coupled to the load cell, which measured the strength irradiated in Newton. Results . Most of the volunteers irradiated dorsal flexion in the performance of the flexion and plantar flexion during the extension motion, both presenting an average force of 8.942 N and 10.193 N, respectively. Conclusion . The distal irradiation in lower limbs became evident, reinforcing the therapeutic actions to the PNF indirect muscular activation.