Investigating the role of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and Brugger’s exercises in enhancing functional ability and flexibility in chronic low back pain
Saranraj Palanivel, Rajadurai. S, Muralidharan CK, Arun Vijay Subbarayalu, Arun. B, Susmitha. P, Dharshini. C
Saranraj Palanivel, Rajadurai. S, Muralidharan CK, Arun Vijay Subbarayalu, Arun. B, Susmitha. P et al. – Investigating the role of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and Brugger’s exercises in enhancing functional ability and flexibility in chronic low back pain – Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(3); 387-391
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG7D19SU5U
Abstract
Background. Low back pain is defined as pain and discomfort localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without leg pain. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and Brugger’s exercises in reducing disability and improving flexibility in subjects with chronic low back pain.
Methodology. This study was conducted on 30 subjects with low back pain, randomly assigned into two equal groups. Group A received Brugger’s exercises, and Group B received proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. The modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire and the standing reach test were used to evaluate differences between groups.
Results. Statistical analysis showed that proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques were more effective than Brugger’s exercises in improving functional ability and flexibility in subjects with chronic low back pain.
Conclusion. In this study, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with Brugger’s exercises had a positive effect on reducing disability and improving flexibility in individuals with low back pain, as measured by the standing reach test and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire before and after therapy.
Key words
low back pain, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises, Brugger’s exercise, flexibility, functional ability
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