Effectiveness of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Exercises Among Subjects with Musculoskeletal Problems, Balance and Gait Abnormalities-A Pilot Study

Authors

  • Vijayshree Singh
  • Zaki Anwar
  • Kanav Khera

Keywords:

Musculoskeletal problems, Gait, Balance, DNS exercises, covid-19, pain, Physical Activity Intensity level

Abstract

Purpose: To conduct a pilot study on the effectiveness of Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercise on musculoskeletal, balance, and gait impairments and physical activity intensity levels in COVID-19-recovered patients.

Method: A pilot study was done over 20 subjects divided into 2 groups, 10 subjects in each group with a history of COVID-19 complaining of musculoskeletal, balance, and gait impairments. Group A, the Control group received Isometric strengthening exercises with TENS, and Group B, the Experimental group was given DNS exercise along with conventional treatment. A total of 30 treatment sessions was given to each group, 5 times a week for consecutive 6 weeks. Data was collected on Baseline, 3rd week, and 6th week. Outcome measure was recorded by NPRS score, Tinetti gait, and balance score, and Borg Rating of perceived exertion.

Result: Repeated measure ANOVA and t-independent showed a significant difference (p≤0.05) after 6 weeks of DNS exercises between the control and experimental groups.

Conclusion: six weeks of DNS exercises resulted in the improvement of pain, gait and balance abnormalities and physical activity intensity level.

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2025-04-24

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Singh V, Anwar Z, Khera K. Effectiveness of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Exercises Among Subjects with Musculoskeletal Problems, Balance and Gait Abnormalities-A Pilot Study. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Apr.24 [cited 2025Jul.17];14(17S):164-81. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/4498

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Vol. 14 No. 17S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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