Case Report
Year: 2023 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 176-179
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230519
Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Improving Function in Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee - A Case Report
Praveen Dowle1, P Sai Krishna2, Dr. Lalith Mohan C3
1Physiotherapy Faculty, Coordinator, MPT Musculoskeletal Sciences, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, 2MPT Musculoskeletal Sciences, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad,
3Associate Professor, Department Of Orthopedics, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Corresponding Author: Praveen Dowle
ABSTRACT
The objective of this case report is to demonstrate the effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) in improving function in Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. A 16-year-old female came with complaints of left knee pain, gradual in onset without any history of trauma and fever, was diagnosed as Osteochondritis dissecans. The subject had severe pain on weight-bearing and was confined to bed for 4 weeks. The treatment focused on PNF approach integrating the lower extremity patterns and techniques. Improvements in hip and Knee Range of Motion, Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Lower Extremity Function Scale (LEFS), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test were noted. The improvement gained was maintained after one month, 6 months, and 1-year follow-up. PNF improved pain, knee mobility, strength, and neuromuscular control which promoted weight-bearing and function in Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee.
Key words: PNF, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Knee.