Neurodynamic Sliders Promote Flexibility in Tight Hamstring Syndrome
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
- Enrollment
- 50
- Primary Endpoint
- Hamstring flexibility
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to explore the intervention effect of home-based neurodynamic slider program on hamstring flexibility. Fifty physically active male subjects will be randomly assigned to either performing a neurodynamic sliding technique (3x20 reps) or a static stretching protocol (3x30") on a daily basis for a 6-week period. Hamstring flexibility will be assessed by means of the Straight Leg Raise at baseline, immediately after the intervention and after 4 weeks follow up.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •aged between 18-30yrs
- •recreationally/competitively active
- •limited hamstring flexibility (Tight Hamstring Syndrome) (SLR≤75°)
Exclusion Criteria
- •a history of any musculotendinous hamstring injury in the previous year
- •a history of neurological or orthopedic disorder affecting the lower extremities
- •a history of lumbar disc herniation; or (4) a history of a cervical whiplash injury
Arms & Interventions
Neurodynamics
Intervention: Neurodynamics (Other)
Static stretch
Intervention: Static stretch (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Hamstring flexibility
Time Frame: 4 weeks after retention period
Straight leg raise by means of an app based goniometer
Hamstring flexibility
Time Frame: at Baseline
Straight leg raise by means of an app based goniometer
Hamstring flexibility
Time Frame: 6 weeks after intervention
Straight leg raise by means of an app based goniometer
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported