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Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism
Alzheimer's Congress 2018
May 30-31, 2018
May 30-31, 2018 Osaka, Japan
10
th
World Congress on
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation increases alpha absolute power in the dorsolateral refrontal
cortex and superior parietal cortex
Lysnara Lial
Federal University of Piaui, Brazil
T
he clinical practice of physiotherapists includes Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), which is a treatment
concept that accelerates the response of neuromuscular mechanisms through spiral and diagonal movements. The
adaptations that occur in the nervous system following PNF are still poorly described in the literature. Thus, the aim of this
study was to investigate the electrophysiological changes in the fronto-parietal circuit during PNF and movement in the
sagittal and diagonal patterns. This study included 30 female participants, who were divided into 3 groups (control, PNF and
flexion groups). Electroencephalogram measurements were determined before and after tasks were performed by each group.
For the statistical analysis, a two-way ANOVA was performed for the factors, group and time. Interactions between the two
factors were investigated using a one-way ANOVA. P<0.004 was considered significant. The results showed an increase in
alpha absolute power in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and upper left parietal cortex of the PNF group, suggesting these
areas work together to execute a motor action. The PNF group showed a greater alpha absolute power compared with the other
groups, indicating a specific cortical demand for planning and attention, reinforcing its use for the rehabilitation of individuals.
lysnara@hotmail.comJ Alzheimers Dis Parkinsonism 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2161-0460-C4-046