Neurodynamic Sliding Verses Static Stretching

University of Lahore30 enrolled

Overview

Hamstring muscle are more likely to shorten among all biarticular muscles of human body. One of the many factors of hamstring tightness is increased tension in the neural structure. Apart from routine stretching techniques, mobilization of nervous system proves to be more effective. There are lot of stretching techniques available but they are more effective after multiple sessions. This study aims to cater the problem of hamstring tightness by neural sliding and static stretching in minimum sessions and compare which technique is more effective in resolving the issue.

Randomized Controlled Trials was used to collect data. Total patients were selected in two group with each 31 subjects. Purposive sampling technique was used. Experimental group will receive routine physical therapy along with TENS, Hot pack and Neurodynamic Stretching. (For 30 seconds, 3 times per session for 3 alternative days a week \& duration of 4 weeks). Outcome measure will be the hamstring tightness value angle in degrees, which will be obtained with the help of goniometer after performing active knee extension test and active straight leg raise test

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy Individuals With Hamstring Tightness

Interventions

Neurodynamic SlidingOTHER

Participants supine with their cervical and thoracic spine supported in a forward flexed position. Simultaneous hip and knee flexion will be alternated dynamically with simultaneous hip and knee extension. The therapist will change the arrangement of movement depending on the tissue resistance level.

Static StretchingOTHER

Participent lying supine, the therapist will passively position the subject into the straight leg raise position without discomfort or pain to the point where resistance to movement will be first felt.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * People with age ranging between 25 and 35 years. * Hamstring tightness of twenty degrees * Incapability to reach seventy degree hip flexion in SLR. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological or orthopedic diseases * Chronic or acute low back pain, Hamstring injury. * During last three month, involved in any lower extremity exercise programs.

Locations (1)

Iqbal Memorial Hospital

Jhang, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from Baseline in Hamstring flexibility assessed with Active Knee Extension Test

This test is use to measure Hamstring tightness. 0 degree indicates more hamstring flexibility

Time frame: Baseline, 2nd Week, 4th week

Change from Baseline in Hamstring flexibility assessed with Straight Leg raise

This test is use to measure hamstring tightness. 90 degree indicates more hamstring flexibility

Time frame: Baseline, 2nd Week, 4th week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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