Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain, Strength, ROM and Stability in Patient with Rotator Cuff Tear : A Case Study

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise on pain, strength, range of motion (ROM) and stability in patient with rotator cuff tear. The study included a patient with rotator cuff tear who volunteered to participate. The patient received PNF during 3 week at the 6 time per a week, each 30 minutes. The PNF exercise was performed based on the FITT (frequency, intensity, time, type) principle. The degree of pain was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS), strength was measured using the manual muscle test, range of motion was measured using the goniometer and stability was measured using the lateral scapular slide test. After the intervention, the VAS decreased, strength, ROM and stability improved. PNF exercise may be effective in relieving pain, improving strength, ROM and stability in patient with rotator cuff tear.