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Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome
Joint Authors
Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César
Castellote-Caballero, Yolanda
Valenza, Maríe C.
Alburquerque-Sendín, Francisco
Puentedura, Emilio J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Hamstring injuries continue to affect active individuals and although inadequate muscle extensibility remains a commonly accepted factor, little is known about the most effective method to improve flexibility.
Purpose.
To determine if an isolated neurodynamic sciatic sliding technique would improve hamstring flexibility to a greater degree than stretching or a placebo intervention in asymptomatic subjects with short hamstring syndrome (SHS).
Study Design.
Randomized double-blinded controlled trial.
Methods.
One hundred and twenty subjects with SHS were randomized to 1 of 3 groups: neurodynamic sliding, hamstring stretching, and placebo control.
Each subject’s dominant leg was measured for straight leg raise (SLR) range of motion (ROM) before and after interventions.
Data were analyzed with a 3 × 2 mixed model ANOVA followed by simple main effects analyses.
Results.
At the end of the study, more ROM was observed in the Neurodynamic and Stretching groups compared to the Control group and more ROM in the Neurodynamic group compared to Stretching group.
Conclusion.
Findings suggest that a neurodynamic sliding technique will increase hamstring flexibility to a greater degree than static hamstring stretching in healthy subjects with SHS.
Clinical Relevance.
The use of neurodynamic sliding techniques to improve hamstring flexibility in sports may lead to a decreased incidence in injuries; however, this needs to be formally tested.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Castellote-Caballero, Yolanda& Valenza, Maríe C.& Puentedura, Emilio J.& Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César& Alburquerque-Sendín, Francisco. 2014. Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome. Journal of Sports Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043043
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Castellote-Caballero, Yolanda…[et al.]. Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome. Journal of Sports Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043043
American Medical Association (AMA)
Castellote-Caballero, Yolanda& Valenza, Maríe C.& Puentedura, Emilio J.& Fernández-de-las-Peñas, César& Alburquerque-Sendín, Francisco. Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043043
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1043043