Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in land and aquatic environments on adult flexibility

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2022v15n1.e9938
Keywords: Muscle stretching exercises, Hydrotherapy, Exercise

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), performed in land and aquatic environments, on the flexibility of the posterior thigh and hip extensors in healthy adults. This is a randomized clinical trial. The sample was composed of 16 adults (18 to 35 years old) of both sexes, randomized into two groups: experimental (EG, n=08), submitted to PNF stretching in the aquatic environment; and control (CG, n=08), which received PNF on land. The intervention was performed during six weeks, with two weekly sessions. Before and after the intervention, hip flexibility was assessed by range of motion (ROM) using a goniometer positioned over this joint. And to determine the flexibility of the posterior thigh muscles, the sit and reach test was used. Both interventions provided a significant increase in flexibility in the EG and CG (p<0.05), however there was no significant effect on the environment (p>0.05).

Author Biographies

Hálisson Alves Ribeiro, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
Physiotherapy Graduate from Centro Universitário Dr. Leão Sampaio (UNILEÃO/CE). Student of the Graduate Program in Physical Education at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Petrolina (PE), Brazil.
Jezrael Rossetti Dutra, Universidade Presidente Antônio Carlos - UNIPAC
Physiotherapy Graduate from University Presidente Antônio Carlos - UNIPAC, Barbacena (MG), Brazil.
Flávia Cláudia Silva, Universidade Presidente Antônio Carlos - UNIPAC
Physiotherapy Graduate from University Presidente Antônio Carlos - UNIPAC, Barbacena (MG), Brazil.
Ian Mazzetti Rodrigues Valle, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
Graduating in Medicine at the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Petrolina (PE), Brazil.
Flavio de Souza Araujo, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
Master of Science from the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF). Student of the Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance at the University of Pernambuco (UPE), Petrolina (PE), Brazil.
Fabíola Bertú Medeiros, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
PhD in Sports Science from UFMG/MG. Permanent Professor of the Physical Education Collegiate of the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF). Permanent Professor of the Graduate Program in Physical Education (PPGEF) at UNIVASF, Petrolina (PE), Brazil.
Rodrigo Gustavo da Silva Carvalho, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco - UNIVASF
PhD in Physical Education from the State University of Londrina (UEL/PR). Permanent Professor of the Graduate Program in Physical Education (PPGEF) at UNIVASF. Permanent Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance at the University of Pernambuco (UPE), Petrolina (PE), Brazil.

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