Neurodynamic Sliders Promote Flexibility in Tight Hamstring Syndrome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Hamstring Injury; Neurodynamics; Range of Motion
• Interventions: Other: Neurodynamics; Other: Static stretch

• Registration Number: NCT05652452
• Lead Sponsor: University Ghent

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-01
• Primary Completion: 2017-07
• Study Completion: 2018-07
• Study First Submitted: 2018-07-04
• Status Verified: 2022-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-12-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-12-06
• Study First Posted: 2022-12-15
• Last Update Posted: 2022-12-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• male
• 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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Neurodynamics	Neurodynamics	-
Static stretch	Static stretch	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hamstring flexibility	4 weeks after retention period	Straight leg raise by means of an app based goniometer