Purpose: The effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise program on shoulder pain, range of motion,spasticity, and upper limb function were investigated in a stroke patient with a rotator cuff tear on the hemiplegic side.
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Purpose: The effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise program on shoulder pain, range of motion,spasticity, and upper limb function were investigated in a stroke patient with a rotator cuff tear on the hemiplegic side.
Methods: The participant was a stroke patient experiencing pain and movement limitations due to a rotator cuff tear on thehemiplegic side. A PNF exercise program based on indirect treatment using the non-paretic side was conducted for 1 hour perday, 3 times a week, over 4 weeks. The effects of the exercise were compared through evaluations conducted before and afterthe intervention.
Results: Pain, active range of motion, shoulder functional status, spasticity, and arm function improved, whereas the level ofmotor recovery did not show significant changes.
Conclusion: The results of this case study indicate that the PNF exercise program is an effective method for reducingpain and improving upper limb function in a stroke patient with a rotator cuff tear on the hemiplegic side.