Clinical trials: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Low Back Pain
Effects of Bilateral Asymmetrical Limbs Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Multifidus Muscle in CLBP.
The low back pain is a leading cause to limit individual functional activities worldwide and 60%-80% of adults are probable to get low back pain at least once in life time.
- Trial name
- NCT04206137
- Testing
- Group A (PNF rhythmic initiation group ), Group B (Swiss ball exercises)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Karachi
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
To investigate the effects of resistant proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises on physical fitness, respiratory muscle strength, walking distance and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05723302
- Testing
- MIP/MEP
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Low Back Pain
Active Release Technique Verses Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Hamstring Flexibility in Patients Having Specific Low Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether Active Release Technique (ART) or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is more effective in improving hamstring flexibility in adults with specific low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07118787
- Testing
- Active Release Technique, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Knee Osteoarthritis
Ergon Technique Versus PNF Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Knee Osteoarthritis
The study will be a randomized control trial and will be conducted in Pakistan Railway Hospital Rawalpindi. A sample of 60 participants will be taken.
- Trial name
- NCT05110326
- Testing
- ERGON Technique, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Parkinson Disease
Comparative Effects of Virtual Reality and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder marked by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and accumulation of α-synuclein (Lewy bodies).It impacts both motor and non-motor systems…
- Trial name
- VR PNF RPT PD (NCT07308093)
- Testing
- Intervention 1, artificial intelligence
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Cervical Radiculopathy
Spinal Mobilization and PNF Comparison on Pain, Disability in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
As in this modern era of digitalization; mobile phones, touch pads and computers devices use is increasing, neck pain that radiates into upper limb is also becoming common due to such devices long term use in bad postures or…
- Trial name
- NCT06866821
- Testing
- SMWAM's and PNF C-R Technique, PNF C-R Technique and PT Protocol
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Breast Cancer, Muscle Strength
Effectiveness of PNF Training for Improving for Muscle Strength, Function, and Pain After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women of all ages worldwide. Advanced and comprehensive treatment options have increased survival rate and life expectancy, necessitating a focus on the complications of…
- Trial name
- NCT05288036
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Rehabilitation group, Progressive Resistance Exercise Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Healthy Individuals
Upper Extremity Pattern Exercises and Respiratory Functions
The study will be carried out with healthy students between the ages of 18-25 years who are studying at Ege University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and who voluntarily agree to…
- Trial name
- NCT06137534
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Upper Extremity Pattern
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Forward Head Posture, Sagittal Cervical Malalignment
Comparison Of The Neck And Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises On Postural Disorders, Scapular Dyskinesia And Round Shoulders in Individuals With Cervical Sagittal Alignment Disorder.
In modern society, repetitive and monotonous activities are increasing due to the decrease in general physical activity, the development of the information technology industry, and time culture flow.
- Conditions
- Forward Head Posture, Sagittal Cervical Malalignment, Rounded Shouler, Scapular Dyskinesis
- Trial name
- NCT04865926
- Testing
- Scapular and Neck Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation exercises, McKenzie and Kendall exercises
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Athletic Performance, Flexibility
Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols in Amateur Basketball Players
Brief Summary This randomized controlled trial will compare the immediate effects of three warm-up protocols on physical performance in male amateur basketball players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Flexibility, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT07722143
- Testing
- Standard Dynamic Warm-Up, Classical Hold-Relax PNF Stretching, Short-Duration Self-PNF Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Sports Physical Therapy
Hip Abductor Strengthening With Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Objectives: To compare effectiveness of strengthening hip abductors with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique and Range Of Motion (ROM) exercises on core endurance and functional performance in healthy adults…
- Trial name
- NCT05840523
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation exercises, The Range Of Motion exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Healthy
Effects of Foam Rolling Prior to PNF Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility and Thigh Skin Temperature in Healthy Subjects
There is no study investigating the hamstring flexibility and skin temperature after combined warm-up techniques especially PNF and foam rolling.
- Trial name
- PNF (NCT04718363)
- Testing
- PNF stretching, Non-vibration foam rolling prior to PNF stretching, Vibration foam rolling prior to PNF stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul 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
Postural Balance, Fall Risk
Additional Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation With Otago Exercises on Fall Risk in Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Diabetes Mellitus is considered as one of the most prevalent issues among global population and 50% of all the diabetic patients particularly diabetes type II develop peripheral neuropathy.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Fall Risk, Diabetes (DM), Fear of Falling
- Trial name
- NCT07122726
- Testing
- Otago and PNF exercise, Otago Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Anterior Innominate Iliosacral Dysfunction
Pelvic Stabilization Exercises & (PNF) on Pain, Disability & Functional Leg Length
The aim of the study is to compare the effects of pelvic stabilization exercises and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain, disability and functional leg length in patients with anterior innominate iliosacral…
- Trial name
- NCT06108960
- Testing
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Pelvic stabilization exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Knee Osteoarthritis, Muscle Tightness
Effects of Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization in Reducing Hamstring Tightness in Knee Osteoarthritis
The objective of this randomized control trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of dynamic soft tissue mobilization in comparison with the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (hold-relax) technique in reducing hamstring…
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Muscle Tightness, Range of Motion, Dynamic Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT04925895
- Testing
- Dynamic soft tissue mobilization, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching, Cryotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Versus Music Therapy in Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
This study will recruit eligible participants from the Physical Therapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, obtain informed consent, and randomly assign them by lottery into two groups, with the assessor…
- Trial name
- NCT07278154
- Testing
- (PNF +Conventional physical therapy ), Music Therapy + Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Scapular Dyskinesis
Combination of Upper Extremity Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Scapular Stabilization in Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain with Scapular Dyskinesia
To study the combination of upper extremity PNF patterns and SS exercises on improving neck pain, function, scapular position, and scapular muscles strength in patients with NSCNP and SD.
- Trial name
- NCT06594809
- Testing
- PNF, Traditional neck pain treatment, Traditional neck pain treatment + Blackburn scapular stabilization exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Scapular Repeated Contractions Facilitation Versus Hold-relax Techniques in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
The study was conducted to determine the effects of scapular repeated contractions facilitation versus hold-relax techniques on pain, range of motion and functional disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis
- Trial name
- NCT07403409
- Testing
- Repeated Contraction Facilitation Technique, Hold-Relax Technique, Conventional Physical therapy Treatment for Adhesive Capsulitis
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Smoking Dependence, Smoking Among Youth
Efficacy of Diaphragmatic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Functional Capacity and Pulmonary Function in Heavy Twenties Smokers
Although research on the health risks of e-cigarettes is still limited, there is increasing evidence of debilitating lung disease and general immune dysfunction from e-cigarettes, leading to various infections.
- Trial name
- NCT07003893
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation + Aerobic exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan