Although there are studies examining the effect of actively performed PNF exercises on haemodynamic responses in intensive care patients and healthy individuals, there are no studies investigating their effect on circulation and haemodynamic responses in unconscious patients. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the acute effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises on peripheral circulation and haemodynamic responses in patients admitted to a neurological intensive care unit.
Hypotheses:
H1-1: Passively administered PNF exercises have beneficial effects on peripheral circulation.
H2-1: Passively administered PNF exercises have beneficial effects on haemodynamic responses.