In stroke, ninety percent of survivors have 
motor sequelae, being the main one is hemiplegia or hemi 
paresis, respectively defined as total or partial paralysis of 
the movements of one side of the body, interfering directly 
on the balance and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The 
hemiplegia or paresis are prevalent in the upper limb 
disability, so this study will address this impairment. The 
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) method 
is applied to restore motor deficits promoting the return of 
function and independence of the patients in ADLs. The 
aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 
PNF method in relation to functional performance, being 
assessed by two scales: the Functional Independence 
Measure and Fulg-Meyer Assessment. Twenty 
predominantly brachial hemiplegic individuals after stroke 
inserted in physical therapy treatment twice a week (one 
hour each session) were selected. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups, one 
staying with conventional physical therapy and the other 
group receiving application of 30 minutes of exercise of the 
PNF method during the conventional physiotherapeutic 
session. The scales were applied before and after 20 
sessions of intervention. The study found that the PNF 
presents significant results in the recovery of upper limb 
hemi paretic patient functionality.