Analysis of therapy results in patients with cervical spine pain according to PNF concept and elements of manual therapy
Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
This study shows an analysis of two rehabilitation methods in order to determine the differences between groups and changes after the therapy in terms of reducing pain, restoration of mobility and proper function of the cervical spine. The study was conducted on a group of 80 patients referred to rehabilitation due to restricted mobility and pain in the cervical spine, which resulted in impairment in everyday life. Patients were divided into two groups: group 1 consisted of 40 patients treated with PNF concept, and group 2 consisted of 40 patients treated with manual therapy elements. The study used a survey: Functional Index Scale and Oswestry scale for cervical and McGill pain Questionnaire. Additionally range of motion in certain planes was measured by the CROM device. Statistically significant differences were obtained in both groups of patients according to their individual rehabilitation program based on PNF concept and elements of manual therapy. However, patients who received PNF treatment showed greater improvement in mobility, function and pain relief. Results based analysis shows that therapy in group 1 and 2 was efficient, however PNF method proved to be more effective in comparison to treatment with manual therapy elements.
Authors and Affiliations
Tomasz Maicki, Rafał Trąbka, Wojciech Szwarczyk, Magdalena Wilk-Frańczuk, Bogusław Figura
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