Effectiveness of Low-Frequency Stimulation in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques for Post Ankle Sprain Balance and Proprioception in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Table 3
Summary of statistical results of the mixed ANOVA and means and standard deviations of balance.
Balance
Group 1 (TENS-PNF) Group 2 (PNF) Control group (CG)
Mean (standard deviation)
Mixed ANOVA (p value)
Pre
3rd week
5th week
Interaction (group and time) effect ( value)
Group () effect ( value)
Time () effect ( value)
SEBT anterior
TENS-PNF
0.613 (0.01)
0.593 (0.01)
0.670 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT posterior
TENS-PNF
0.655 (0.01)
0.136 (0.01)
0.710 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT medial
TENS-PNF
0.727 (0.01)
0.043 (0.28)#
0.758 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT lateral
TENS-PNF
0.607 (0.01)
0.033 (0.38)#
0.624 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT anterolateral
TENS-PNF
0.653 (0.01)
0.001 (0.96)#
0.671 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT anteromedial
TENS-PNF
0.562 (0.01)
0.062 (0.15)#
0.602 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT posterolateral
TENS-PNF
0.678 (0.01)
0.118 (0.02)
0.703 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT posteromedial
TENS-PNF
0.633 (0.01)
0.181 (0.01)
0.638 (0.01)
PNF
CG
SEBT: Star Excursion Balance Test. Significant effect ().#Nonsignificant.