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NCT Number: NCT05301426

Neural Glide Technique on the Sciatic Nerve and the Passive Stretching Technique in the Short Hamstring Muscles

The project consists of studying the differences between neural gliding techniques of the sciatic nerve and passive stretching of the hamstring muscles in football players.

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Key information

Conditions

Hamstring Muscles Flexibility Sciatic Nerve

Age range

16 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Campo de Fútbol de Archena

Murcia, 30600, Spain

About this study

Study of hamstring shortening in football players through passive muscle stretching and the use of the neurodynamic technique of longitudinal sliding of the sciatic nerve.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Footballers with shortening of the hamstring musculature.
  • Age between 16 and 18 years.
  • Subjects who agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects with significant nerve involvement.
  • Subjects with scars or wounds affecting the assessment.
  • Subjects with muscle injuries in the lower limb.
  • Subjects with herniated discs or chronic acute low back pain.
  • Subjects with pain or paresthesia in the lower limbs.

Treatment and study plan

Stretching of the hamstring muscles.

Other

Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles.

Neural slippage of the sciatic nerve.

Other

Neurodynamic technique on the sciatic nerve.

Passive upper limb mobilisations.

Other

Passive mobilisations performed on the upper limbs used as a placebo.

Primary outcomes

  1. Differences between passive stretching of the hamstring muscles and longitudinal sliding of the sciatic nerve.

    Time frame: One month.

    The degree of elasticity of the hamstring musculature will be measured using the Goniometer by placing the hip in 90 degrees flexion and measuring the extension in degrees of the knee.

    A pre-test and post-test measurement will be taken.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Murcia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Differences Between the Effects of the Neural Glide Technique on the Sciatic Nerve and the Passive Stretching Technique in the Short Hamstring Muscles

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 29, 2022
Registry last updated
Jun 1, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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