Comparison of Different Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques and Conventional Physiotherapy in Knee Osteoarthritis

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dc.contributor.authorGÖKŞEN, AYŞENUR
dc.contributor.authorCAN, FİLİZ
dc.contributor.authorYILMAZ, SEVAL
dc.contributor.authorKORKUSUZ, FEZA
dc.date.accessioned2022-03-03T09:22:22Z
dc.date.available2022-03-03T09:22:22Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractBackground/aim: This study was conducted to compare the effects of conventional physiotherapy and two different ‘proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation’ (PNF) techniques on knee muscle strength, knee muscular endurance, and proprioception in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Materials and methods: The study included 35 patients between the ages of 47 and 62 who were diagnosed with stage 1-2 KOA. The patients were divided into three groups with block randomization method as Repeated Stretching Group (N = 12) With Repeated Stretching Technique, Combined Isotonic Contraction Group (N = 11) With Combined Isotonic Contractions (CIC) Technique, And Conventional Physiotherapy Group (n = 12). PNF was applied to all patterns of the lower extremity in full pattern and patients in all groups were treated for 6 weeks, 3 days a week. Muscle strength, muscle endurance, and proprioception were evaluated with Biodex System Pro3 (Biodex Corp. Shirley NY, USA). Results: Knee extensor muscle strength showed more improvement at CIC group than the other groups, and CIC group showed more improvement compared to the conventional physiotherapy in terms of knee joint position sensation evaluated at 60° (p < 0.05). Conclusion: All methods were effective in patients with early-stage knee osteoarthritis; however, the most effective results were obtained by PNF using CIC technique.tr_TR
dc.identifier.issn1300-0144
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.yalova.edu.tr/handle/1/242
dc.language.isoentr_TR
dc.publisherTURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCEStr_TR
dc.relation.ispartofseries51;6
dc.relation.ispartofseries51;6
dc.titleComparison of Different Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques and Conventional Physiotherapy in Knee Osteoarthritistr_TR
dc.typeArticletr_TR
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