Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain Intensity and Functional Disability in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Mohammadreza Pourahmadi, Mohammad Sahebalam, Rasool Bagheri
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) training on back pain intensity and functional disability in people with low back pain (LBP). METHODS: . RESULTS: ≥ 86.6%). CONCLUSION: There is a low quality of evidence and weak strength of recommendation that PNF training has positive effects on back pain and disability in LBP people. Further high-quality randomized clinical trials regarding long-term effects of PNF training versus validated control intervention in a clinical setting is recommendable.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePhysical therapyLow back painPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMeta-analysisRandomized controlled trialConfidence intervalPopulationClinical trialRehabilitationManual therapyInternal medicineAlternative medicinePathologyEnvironmental healthMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatmentStroke Rehabilitation and Recovery