Objective:To observe application effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation(PNF)-based rehabilitation training in patients with stroke in recovery period.Methods:A prospective study was conducted on 72 patients with stroke in recovery period who were admitted to the hospital from April 2020 to April 2023.They were divided into observation group and control group according to the random number table method,36 cases in each group.The control group was treated with routine rehabilitation training,while the observation group was treated with the PNF-based rehabilitation training on the basis of that of the control group.The walking function[functional walking category(FAC)],the balance function[Berg balance scale(BBS)]score,lower limb motor function[Fugl-Meyer Lower Limb Motor Function Rating Scale(FMA-LE)]score,the 10 m maximum walking speed(MWS),and the activities of daily living[modified Barthel index(MBI)]score were compared between the two groups before and after the training.Results:After the training,the FAC levels of the two groups were higher than those before the training,that in the observation group was higher than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The BBS and FMA-LE scores of the two groups were higher than those before the training,those in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Furter,the MWS and MBI scores of the two groups were higher than those before the training,those of the observation group were higher than those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:On the basis of the routine rehabilitation training,the PNF-based rehabilitation training can improve the walking function classification,the BBS scores,the FMA-LE scores,the MWS levels and the MBI scores of the patients with stroke in recovery period.Moreover,it is superior to single routine rehabilitation training.
StrokeRecovery periodProprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniqueRehabilitation trainingBalance abilityWalking functionLower limb motor function