Vol. 10, Issue 1 (2024)

Abstract: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a widely performed surgical procedure for patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis (OA), with postoperative rehabilitation being vital for restoring function and mobility. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) emerges as a promising approach in enhancing outcomes post-TKA. This review aims to assess the efficacy of PNF in TKA patients with OA. Through an extensive literature search, five articles encompassing 259 participants were analyzed. Results indicated significant enhancements in gait parameters, balance, range of motion, and pain reduction in intervention groups compared to controls. Notably, PNF exhibited superiority over conventional rehabilitation methods in various aspects of functional recovery. These findings underscore the potential of PNF as an adjunct to TKA rehabilitation, facilitating faster and more comprehensive recovery through its holistic neuromuscular re-education approach. However, further high-quality clinical trials are warranted to validate and broaden these observations.