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NCT Number: NCT05076825

Neurodynamic Sliding Verses Static Stretching

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Individuals With Hamstring Tightness

Age range

25 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Iqbal Memorial Hospital

Jhang, Punjab Province, 35200, Pakistan

About this study

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

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

Neurodynamic Sliding

Other

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 Stretching

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

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

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

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

  2. Change from Baseline in Hamstring flexibility assessed with Straight Leg raise

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

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Lahore

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison Of Neurodynamic Sliding Verses Static Stretching On Clinical Outcomes In People With Hamstring Tightness: A Randomized Control Trail

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Oct 13, 2021
Registry last updated
Oct 13, 2021

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