New exercise method may help ICU patients sit up faster
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This study tests whether a type of exercise called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) can improve trunk control in adults who develop muscle weakness in the ICU. Fifty-eight patients will be randomly assigned to receive either PNF exercises or standard physical thera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:52 UTC