Year: 2025 | Month: October-December | Volume: 10 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 63-69
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20250410
Comparison of Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation versus Core Training on Sit to Stand Performance and Fall Risk in Stroke Patients
Palak Sanjaykumar Patel1, Dr Namrata Parekh2
1Department of Physiotherapy, Venus Institute of Physiotherapy, Gandhinagar, Gujrat, India
2Department of Physiotherapy, Venus Institute of Physiotherapy, Gandhinagar, Gujrat, India
Corresponding Author: Dr Namrata Parekh
ABSTRACT
Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability, affecting millions worldwide each year. It commonly results in impairments of balance, trunk stability, mobility, and independence. Sit-to-stand (STS) performance is an essential indicator of functional ability, and deficits in this task are strongly linked to fall risk. The present study compares pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) with core training interventions, both in conjunction with lower limb strengthening, to assess their effects on STS performance and fall risk in stroke patients.
Methodology: A comparative experimental design was used. Thirty-six stroke patients (age 40–60) were randomly assigned to Group A (pelvic PNF + strengthening) or Group B (core training + strengthening). Interventions lasted four weeks, five sessions per week. Outcomes were assessed with the Five-Repetition Sit-to-Stand (5STS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
Results: Both groups showed significant improvements within groups for STS transition times and fall risk reduction. However, between-group comparisons revealed no significant differences, suggesting both strategies are equally effective.
Conclusion: Pelvic PNF and core training are both effective rehabilitation approaches for improving sit-to-stand performance and reducing fall risk in stroke patients. Clinicians may choose either intervention depending on patient needs and resources.
Keywords: Stroke, Rehabilitation, Pelvic PNF, Core Training, Fall Risk, Sit to stand