title: The effects of band exercise using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on muscular strength in lower extremity.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine whether a six-week elastic band exercise program using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) can increase isotonic strength of abductor muscles in the lower extremity. Twenty-eight healthy students from S university were divided into an experimental group and control group. Each group was participated in pre and post-measurement in isotonic strength using an isotonic analyzer, En-treeM. Experimental group performed elastic band exercise using PNF pattern for a six-weeks, in contrast, control group did not take any exercise. In the results of this study, isotonic strength measurements of abductor muscles in lower extremity in experimental group were significantly different after exercise, but control group did not show any significant changes. Therefore, we hope that resistive exercise would be very valuable for healthy people as well as the old people with weakened muscle strength.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Health Medicine, College of Health Science, Jungwon University, Geosan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun-Seung
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Rhyu
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Graduate School, Dankook University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Su-Hyun
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Health Management, University of Suwon, Hwaseong, Korea.
authors.forename: Hye-Sang
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Park
keywords: Elastic band; En-treeM; Isotonic strength; Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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