Preliminary comparative study between proprioceptive and passive static stretching in patients with leprosy sequelae
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S1809-29502008000400004Keywords:
Exercise therapy, Leprosy^i2^srehabilitatAbstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two kinds of stretching - passive, static stretching, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) - in patients with leprosy sequel. Twelve patients were randomly assigned into two groups: the PNF group and the SS group, that was submitted to static stretching. Both groups attended ten stretching sessions, being submitted to initial and final evaluations in which were assessed: health-related quality of life, by means of he SF-36 questionnaire; ankle and wrist range of motion (ROM); and sensitivity and reflex testing. Improvements in ankle movement and in three SF-36 domains were observed in PNF group; and in five SF-36 domains in SS group. PNF group showed better improvement in wrist extension and ankle movement than SS group. PNF seems to be a more effective method to increase flexibility and ankle and wrist range of motion in patients with leprosy sequelae. No relation was found between ROM improvement and perception of better health-related quality of life in any of the groups.Downloads
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2008-10-01
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Preliminary comparative study between proprioceptive and passive static stretching in patients with leprosy sequelae . (2008). Fisioterapia E Pesquisa, 15(4), 339-344. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1809-29502008000400004