Abstract
Objectives: To analyze the effects of kinesiotherapy through the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation method on the balance and functional capacity of the elderly. Methods: This is a quantitative, interventional, cross-sectional study. Toe Berg balance scale (BSE) and the Timed get up and go test were applied to the participants, Participants underwent the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation method to the upper and lower limbs. Applied against manual resistance of the physiotherapist in three sets of 10 repetitions for each member once a day for a period of ten days. At the end of the treatment, BSE and the Timed get up and go test were applied again, comparing the final results with those obtained prior to PNF treatment. Results: It was observed that the values obtained in BSE in the pre-therapy with the PNF method were low, which means that the participants had motor deficits. After the intervention with the FNP method, BSE was again applied. The same presented values different from those obtained previously, being these values greater. As well as a decrease in timing of the Timed get up and go test. Conclusion: It was concluded that the use of the FNP method in the elderly positively influenced the balance gain and the increase in functional capacity.