The effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on pain, motor functions, fatigue and health related quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a randomized, single-blind study
This is the first randomized controlled trial to show that PNF improves upper limb motor function (skill) and quality of life in MS patients. PNF and home physiotherapy effectively improved pain, motor function, fatigue and quality of life, with the PNF group achieving better outcomes. Both modalities offered accessible rehabilitation options.
Authors
- Murat Terzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3586-9115)
- Bircan Yücekaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2015-2744)
- Seda Nur Kemer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0623-302X)
- Metin Keskin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5390-2185)
- Esther Asan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2894-982X)
- Mine Pekesen Kurtça (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2740-725X)
- Balci Nilay Comuk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3617-6345)
- Deniz Cakır (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0626-7465)
- Hüseyin Gerdan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4101-3716)
Institutions
- Ondokuz Mayıs University (TR)
- Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurological Research
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01616412.2025.2490086
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.94