Physical Functioning Adaptations Following a Resisted Functional Exercise Program Based on the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Concept in Older Individuals: a Randomized Clinical Trial

The goal of this clinical trial was to determine whether an intervention using resisted sit-to-stand and walking exercises with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques improved gait and sit-to-stand in older individuals with poor functional capacity compared to a control group that performed the same activities, but without manual resistance. The main questions it aimed to answer were: Did an exercise program based on the PNF concept improve functional capacity and strength performance? Was there a difference between an exercise program with or without PNF techniques on functional capacity and strength in older adults? Researchers compared the effects of an exercise program based on the PNF concept to a similar exercise training without manual resistance on functional capacity and strength performance. Participants participated in an intervention using resisted sit-to-stand and walking exercises with or without PNF and performed functional capacity and strength tests at the beginning and end of the intervention.