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Estudo comparativo preliminar entre os alongamentos proprioceptivo e estatico passivo em pacientes com sequelas de hanseniase (Preliminary comparative study between proprioceptive and passive static stretching in patients with leprosy sequelae) [Portuguese]
Diaz AF, Moro FL, Binotto JM, Frez AR
Fisioterapia e Pesquisa [Physical Therapy and Research] 2008 Oct-Dec;15(4):339-344
clinical trial
1/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two kinds of stretching L passive, static stretching, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) L in patients with leprosy sequel. Twelve patients were randomly assigned into two groups: the PNF group and the SS group, that was submitted to static stretching. Both groups attended ten stretching sessions, being submitted to initial and final evaluations in which were assessed: health-related quality of life, by means of he SF-36 questionnaire; ankle and wrist range of motion (ROM); and sensitivity and reflex testing. Improvements in ankle movement and in three SF-36 domains were observed in PNF group; and in five SF-36 domains in SS group. PNF group showed better improvement in wrist extension and ankle movement than SS group. PNF seems to be a more effective method to increase flexibility and ankle and wrist range of motion in patients with leprosy sequelae. No relation was found between ROM improvement and perception of better health-related quality of life in any of the groups.

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