PhD Scientific Days 2025

Poster Session I. - N: Health Sciences

PNF Therapy Transforming Pediatric Fracture Rehabilitation

Előadó neve

Mr. Ibne Ahmed Asjad

Neptun code

AT1AEE

Előadó munkahelye

Semmelweis University

Előadó telefonszáma

+36205340820

Előadó e-mail címe

asjidawan300@gmail.com

Az előadás címe

PNF Therapy Transforming Pediatric Fracture Rehabilitation

Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye

Asjad Ibne Ahmed¹

1: Semmelweis University

Bemutatás módja

Poszter

Szekció

Poster Session I. - N: Health Sciences

Language of the presentation

English

Preferred session

Health Sciences

Összefoglaló szövege

Abstract
Introduction
One of the most frequent injuries in children is a fracture, which presents a special rehabilitation difficulty since it involves the developing skeletal and neuromuscular systems. While passive mobilization and immobilization are the main focuses of standard rehabilitation techniques, neuromuscular deficits—which are essential for a full functional recovery—are frequently overlooked.

Objectives/Aims
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) therapy's function and effectiveness in pediatric fracture rehabilitation are examined in this systematic review. When compared to traditional physical therapy, it seeks to ascertain whether PNF enhances clinical outcomes like range of motion (ROM), pain alleviation, and functional independence.
Methods
The PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane, and ScienceDirect databases were used in a systematic search. "PNF therapy," "pediatric fractures," and "functional mobility recovery" were among the search terms used. Six entries were added from other sources, bringing the total number of documents recovered to 114. Twenty full-text papers were examined for eligibility after 100 articles were screened and duplicates were eliminated. Only peer-reviewed research on PNF in fractured children was included. Five papers were ultimately included and subjected to a qualitative synthesis.

Results
According to all included trials, PNF therapies resulted in better range of motion (ROM) improvements, a 40% reduction in pain, and a faster return to daily function than standard therapy. Joint stability and neuromotor coordination were greatly enhanced by hold-relax and contract-relax PNF techniques. In fractures of the proximal humerus, elbow, and distal radius, these consequences were particularly noticeable.

Conclusion
PNF therapy shows great promise as a successful supplement or substitute for conventional rehabilitation in the treatment of pediatric fractures. Children's changing developmental demands are well-served by its neurophysiological advantages, which provide a quicker and more thorough functional recovery. However, to establish its clinical use across wider pediatric groups, more randomized controlled trials with defined methodologies are required.

Funding:
By Scholarship

University

Semmelweis University

Supervisor

Xantus Rita

Publication of my abstract

I do not give consent to the publication of my abstract on the website of the congress.

phd.section.field

before finishing undergraduate studies (TDK, MD-PhD)

Kind

Szabad

Status

elfogadva

Accepted presentation method

poszter

Előadás fájl jóváhagyás

nem rendelkezett róla

Előadó

8932

Start

16:54

End

17:00