PNF and Movement

Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effects of PNF Program on Neck Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, Pressure Pain, and Cervical Flexion-Relaxation Ratio in VDT Worker: a Case Study

VDT 직업 종사자의 목 통증, 목뼈 운동범위, 누름통증, 목뼈 굽힘-이완 비율에 PNF 프로그램이 미치는 영향: 증례보고

  • 김용훈 (마산대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 정주현 (김해대학교 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2015.12.01
  • Accepted : 2015.12.12
  • Published : 2015.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) program on neck pain, cervical range of motion, pressure pain, and the cervical flexion-relaxation ratio in a visual display terminal (VDT) worker. Methods: We recruited a 33-year-old VDT worker diagnosed with chronic VDT syndrome. The subject was treated using a PNF program for 20 minutes a day, three times a week for six weeks. All evaluations were performed every two weeks on the first test day. Results: The PNF program resulted in a significant improvement in the subject's neck pain, cervical range of motion, pressure pain, and the cervical flexion-relaxation ratio after six weeks, in comparison to the subject's condition before treatment. Conclusion: The PNF program can be used effectively to improve neck pain, cervical range of motion, pressure pain, and the cervical flexion-relaxation ratio in visual display terminal (VDT) workers.

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