| Objective: To investigate the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique combined with the healthy limb step resistance training in standing position on walking function of stroke patients with hemiplegia. Method: Sixty cases of stroke were randomly divided into treatment group and control group (n=30 in each group). Routine rehabilitation exercises were performed in both groups, while additional PNF technique combined with the healthy limb step resistance training was used in the treatment group. Before and after treatments, patients were assessed with Fugly-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of lower limbs, Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), Holden walking function classification (FAC) and Berg balance scale (BBS). Results: After treatment for 8 weeks, the FMA, FAC and BBS scores were significantly increased in both groups as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05, 0.01). As compared with the control group, those scores above were significantly increased in the treatment group (P<0.05, 0.01). TUGT score was decreased in both groups after treatment (P<0.05, 0.01), and that in the treatment group was significantly lower (P<0.01). Conclusion: PNF technique combined with the healthy limb step resistance training in standing position has a better effect on walking function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. |
