《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (1): 107-110.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.01.016

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Effect of Neuromuscular Joint Facilitation Ankle Joint Pattern on Balance in Healthy Young Men

ZHOU Yue1,2, ZHU Yue-tong3, WANG Zi-min3, HU Chun-ying1,2, HUANG Qiu-chen1,2, MENG Li-jun4, LIU Zun5   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2. Department of Physical Therapy, China Rehabilitation Research Center Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, Beijing 100068, China
    3. International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, Ootawara, Japan
    4. Science and Education Office, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
    5. Cangzhou Medical College, Cangzhou, Hebei 061001, China
  • Received:2020-05-26 Revised:2020-07-23 Published:2021-01-25 Online:2021-01-27
  • Contact: LIU Zun, E-mail: mary860114@163.com

Abstract: Objective To compare the effects of neuromuscular joint facilitation (NJF) or isotonic muscle training on dynamic and static balance in healthy young men. Methods October, 2019, twelve students of Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine (aged 20 to 29) were evaluated the balance indexes of single leg standing on stable support with eyes closing and single leg standing on unstable support with eyes opening with BIODEX Balance Tester, and measured 10-meter walking time and Timed 'Up and Go' Test (TUGT) after non-intervention, NJF ankle joint pattern and ankle flexion and extension. Results The balance indexes, 10-meter walking time and TUGT were the least after NJF (F > 18.941, P < 0.01). Conclusion NJF ankle joint model can improve the dynamic and static balance ability of human body more effectively than isotonic contraction training alone.

Key words: neuromuscular joint facilitation, isotonic muscle training, balance

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