title: Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques as Compared to Traditional Strength Training in Gait Training Among Transtibial Amputees.
abstract: 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.
  
  
  METHODS
  Randomized control trial.
  
  
  METHODS
  Artificial Limb Centre of Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, from July to December 2014.
  
  
  METHODS
  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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
authors.affiliation: Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi.
authors.forename: Hadeya
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Anjum
authors.affiliation: Riphah International University, Islamabad.
authors.forename: Imran
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Amjad
authors.affiliation: Riphah International University, Islamabad.
authors.forename: Arshad Nawaz
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Malik
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000674:Amputees / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000502:physiology; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D011434:Proprioception / Q000502:physiology*; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome