Neurodynamic Sliders Promote Flexibility in Tight Hamstring Syndrome

University Ghent0 sites50 target enrollmentJanuary 2017

ConditionsHamstring Injury Neurodynamics Range of Motion

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Hamstring Injury
Sponsor: University Ghent
Enrollment: 50
Primary Endpoint: Hamstring flexibility
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 3 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 2017

End Date

July 2018

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

Male

Investigators

Sponsor

University Ghent

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

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