Clinical trials: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
The Effect of Upper Extremity Strengthening on Functionality, Muscle Strength and Trunk in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an activity limitation, movement and posture deficiencies in early stage of life. In 80% of these children, upper extremity (UE) dysfunctions are observed, which leads to loss of quality of life, resulting…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Dysfunction, Upper Extremity Functions, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT05115695
- Testing
- traditional physiotherapy approach, muscle strengthening exercise/Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Adolescents
Enhancing Stability and Function in Adolescent
This study investigated the comparative effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and core strength exercises on static balance in adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT06696872
- Testing
- core exercises, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
Cerebral Palsy
Comparative Effect of CIMT and PNFTechnique on Hands Dexterity in Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant…
- Trial name
- NCT07673289
- Testing
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy
Pelvic Neuromuscular Facilitation and Swiss Ball Exercises on Trunk Control in Children With Diaplegic CP
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that covers a group of non-progressive motor impairment syndromes that are associated with abnormalities in the brain particularly during the early stages of its development.
- Trial name
- NCT05460923
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Swiss Ball Exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Effects of Schroth Method and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of schroth method and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on pain, mobility, and quality of life in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.
- Trial name
- NCT05404620
- Testing
- Schroth exercises, PNF technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Trunk Control and Balance
The study will be randomized controlled trial. This study will be conducted in Children Hospital Pakistan. A sample size of 60 will be randomly allocated into two groups, (30 participants in each group), by lottery method.
- Trial name
- NCT05261048
- Testing
- Pelvic Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in addition to Conventional Physical Therapy, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Basketball Players, Stretching
Acute Effects of Passive and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Techniques in Youth Basketball Players
The aim of this clinical trial is to learn the acute effects of passive stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques on agility, speed and lower extremity explosive strength in young…
- Conditions
- Basketball Players, Stretching, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06591052
- Testing
- Passive stretching, PNF stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Breast Cancer Lymphedema, Post-Mastectomy Secondary Lymphedema
New Therapeutic Approach in Upper Limb Lymphedema Secondary to Breast Cancer: Activity-oriented Proprioceptive Antiedema Therapy (TAPA)
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an experimental proposal therapy for upper limb lymphedema secondary to breast called Activity-oriented proprioceptive antiedema therapy (TAPA) facing the consensual gold standard…
- Trial name
- NCT03762044
- Testing
- Activity-oriented Proprioceptive Antiedema Therapy (TAPA), Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia de Cordoba
Motor Activity
Mental Practice Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Strength of Upper Limb
The effects of mental practice combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on muscle strength of upper limb were measured in 60 healthy students Subjects were randomly assigned to either proprioceptive neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT03759080
- Testing
- mental practice, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wafaa Mahmoud Amin
Hamstring Flexibility
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Basketball Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in basketball and result in long periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare two different stretching programs to assess their effects on hamstring flexibility and, secondarily, on…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT06648356)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Neck Pain
The Effects Of Instrument Cervical Manual Therapy Methods And Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques
The location of neck pain is usually shown as "pain occurring between the occiput and the third thoracic vertebra". The annual incidence of mechanical neck pain is 12/1000 patients and is one of the most common reasons for…
- Trial name
- NCT05851703
- Testing
- Manual therapy application, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Cerebral Palsy
Upper Extremity Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Chest Expansion Exercises in Cerebral Palsy
Thoracic mobility is the mobility of the thoracic spine, and the rib cage is often measured by the degree of thorax expansion during breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT06658236
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Chest Expansion Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
CP (Cerebral Palsy)
Effect of PNF on Selective Motor Control and Balance in CP
Cerebral palsy is attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing infant brain or fetal characterized by abnormalities of muscle tone, movement and motor skills.
- Trial name
- NCT05649501
- Testing
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques., Traditional physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis
Combined Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neural Mobilization on Improving Facial Symmetry in Patients With Bells Palsy
Bell's palsy is an acute,unilateral facial paresis that significantly affects patient's facial symmetry,motor function and quality of life.The primary goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if integrating the…
- Conditions
- Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Facial Asymmetry
- Trial name
- NCT07758543
- Testing
- GROUP A COMBINED THERAPY GROUP, GROUP B PNF GROUP
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of PNF and Rebound Therapy on Trunk Control in CP
Cerebral palsy is a group of upper motor neuron syndromes with acquired disorders of early brain development .It effects the person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
- Trial name
- NCT06197594
- Testing
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques, Rebound Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Total Knee Arthroplasty
PNF Stretching for TKA on ROM
To investigate immediate and short term effects on angle of knee flexion, intensity of pain, strength of the knee extensor, and function of the lower extremity by using PNF stretching technique in patients with total knee…
- Trial name
- NCT00797875
- Testing
- PNF stretching, passive stretching
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Low Back Pain
PNF Technique on Iliopsoas and Hamstring Muscle on Chronic Low Back Pain
The aim of the study to evaluate the effects of PNF in terms of decreasing low back pain, increasing range of motion and improving flexibility of the hamstrings and iliopsoas.
- Trial name
- NCT06656156
- Testing
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Respiratory Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
The Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique for Children With Chronic Pulmonary Diseases.
Cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis are the most seen problems in children with chronic pulmonary diseases. İt is a genetic, chronic system disease that reduces life expectancy, and life quality as well.
- Conditions
- Chronic Respiratory Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis
- Trial name
- NCT03420209
- Testing
- Group applying PNF technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia
Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Task-Oriented Training on Upper Extremity Function in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy often experience upper extremity impairments, including reduced coordination, muscle control, and functional hand use, which limit independence in daily activities.
- Trial name
- PNF-TOT-CP (NCT07694804)
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Task-Oriented Training (TOT), Combined Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Task-Oriented Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University