Abstract
[Purpose] In this paper we examine the changes in and current state of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) education in physical therapy vocational schools. [Subjects and Method] Questionnaires were sent to physical therapy vocational schools teaching in 2003 and 2008, and 107 and 114 replies were received, respectively. The contents of PNF lectures were compared between the two surveys. [Results] PNF lectures were delivered in about 90% of schools in both years. In the comparison between the two years, the percentage of schools using the terms "PNF" or "Neuromuscular Facilitation Therapy" as the title for lectures increased. Regarding the content of lectures, there was a declining number of schools teaching specialist techniques or applied movements. [Conclusion] There were differences in lecture hours and lecturers PNF experience, leading to the conclusion that PNF is not taught at the same level among schools. Accordingly, sufficient provision of post-graduate courses and training is desirable.
