Hadeya Anjum, Imran Amjad, Arshad Nawaz Malik.
Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques as Compared to Traditional Strength Training in Gait Training Among Transtibial Amputees.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;26(6):503-6.

Objective: To determine the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques as compared with the traditional prosthetic strength training (TPT), in improving ambulatory function in subjects with transtibial amputation. Study Design: Randomized control trial. Place and Duration of Study: Artificial Limb Centre of Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, from July to December 2014. Methodology: Patients with lower-limb amputation was selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned into PNF group (n=31) and traditional group (n=32). The baseline and follow-up of 04 weeks treatment session was provided and measurement was noted through the locomotor capabilities index. Results: The locomotor capabilities index abilities had significant difference in both groups. The mean index was 23.93 for PNF and 18.18 for TPT (p > 0.05), and the knee muscle strength was also significantly different (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference in gait parameters. Conclusion: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique is better in improving the locomotor abilities and knee muscle strength as compared to traditional training. The basic gait parameters have same effect in both groups.

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