《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (7): 750-755.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.07.002

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Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on chronic ankle instability

REN Yi1a, WANG Rui1a, ZHANG Yaohua1b()   

  1. 1. a. Health Management Center; b. Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100144, China
  • Received:2022-04-18 Revised:2023-07-06 Published:2023-07-25 Online:2023-08-30
  • Contact: ZHANG Yaohua, E-mail: zhangyaohua1016@sina.com
  • Supported by:
    Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University Foundation for Scientific Research Talents(2019R-008)

Abstract:

Objective To observe the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Methods From April, 2016 to December, 2021, 48 patients with CAI were randomly divided into control group (n = 24) and observation group (n = 24). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation, and the observation group accepted proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation additionally, for eight weeks. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), peak torque to body weight of ankle dorsiflexors and plantarflexors (AD/W, AP/W), Y Balance Test (YBT) and Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) before and after treatment.

Results After treatment, VAS score, AD/W, AP/W, YBT and FADI improved in the observation group (|t| > 2.208, P < 0.05), while VAS score and AP/W improved in the control group (|t| > 2.156, P < 0.05); and all the VAS score, AD/W, AP/W, YBT and FADI were better in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 2.067, P < 0.05).

Conclusion Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation can effectively relieve the pain of patients with CAI, and increase the muscle strength around the ankle, to improve the stability and balance.

Key words: chronic ankle instability, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, rehabilitation

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