Comparison of Sciatic Nerve Gliding and Lower Extremity Dynamic Stretch on Hamstring Flexibility of Athletes

NCT ID: NCT05136469

Last Updated: 2021-11-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-10-14

Study Completion Date

2021-07-15

Brief Summary

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In this research, the main purpose is to determine the comparison of acute effect of sciatic nerve gliding and lower extremity dynamic stretching exercises on hamstring flexibility and athletic performance. The participants will be begin with warm-up sessions for 3-5 minutes then baseline data (pre-test): hamstring flexibility will be measured. The order of pre-test will be randomized and same order will be used for post-test. This is a community service addition, added so that everyone in the society can get to know the effects of nerve gliding and lower extremity dynamic stretches on hamstring flexibility, will be cost effective, and will reduce their visits to the therapist.

Randomized controlled trial with 1 month follow-up. The sample size is 40. subjects will be divided in two groups, 20 athletes will be given a session of sciatic nerve gliding while lower extremity stretch will be given to remaining 20 athletes. Study duration is of 6 months.Sampling technique employed will be convenient with random assignment. Individuals of age group 18-40 years having male gender regularly exercise at least once a week for 30 minutes. Tools used in the study are Universal inclinometer and Active knee extension test and SLR TEST. Data will be analyzed through IBM SPSS 23

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Sports Physical Therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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NEURAL GLIDING

with Sciatic nerve gliding which is done by applying force on the proximal point and releasing the force distally and then reversing the process. This process was achieved for 30 seconds, 6 times on each leg for a total time of 3 minutes (360 seconds).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

NEURAL GLIDING

Intervention Type OTHER

with Sciatic nerve gliding which is done by applying force on the proximal point and releasing the force distally and then reversing the process. This process was achieved for 30 seconds, 6 times on each leg for a total time of 3 minutes (360 seconds).

DYNAMIC STRETCH

The stretch force was applied on the ankle in downward direction which was held for 30 seconds and was repeated 5 times total of 2.5 minutes (150 seconds). Stretch was given on both legs one at a time. Treatment was given for 3 weeks with 2 sessions per week

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

DYNAMIC STRETCH

Intervention Type OTHER

The stretch force was applied on the ankle in downward direction which was held for 30 seconds and was repeated 5 times total of 2.5 minutes (150 seconds). Stretch was given on both legs one at a time. Treatment was given for 3 weeks with 2 sessions per week

Interventions

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NEURAL GLIDING

with Sciatic nerve gliding which is done by applying force on the proximal point and releasing the force distally and then reversing the process. This process was achieved for 30 seconds, 6 times on each leg for a total time of 3 minutes (360 seconds).

Intervention Type OTHER

DYNAMIC STRETCH

The stretch force was applied on the ankle in downward direction which was held for 30 seconds and was repeated 5 times total of 2.5 minutes (150 seconds). Stretch was given on both legs one at a time. Treatment was given for 3 weeks with 2 sessions per week

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 to 40 year
* Footballers players
* Male gender
* Hamstring tightness of one or both legs,
* Unable to achieve greater than 160 degree of knee extension with hip at 90 degree of flexion
* Able to reach \<70 degree hip flexion in SLR

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals who had sustained injury in the prior six months to the lumbar region,
* Limited activity level for more than 3 days,
* Low back problems (disc bulge etc.)
* Individual with a history of fracture or trauma were excluded from the study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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sidra shafique, tDPT

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

RIU lahore

Locations

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Pcb Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Baxter C, Mc Naughton LR, Sparks A, Norton L, Bentley D. Impact of stretching on the performance and injury risk of long-distance runners. Res Sports Med. 2017 Jan-Mar;25(1):78-90. doi: 10.1080/15438627.2016.1258640. Epub 2016 Dec 2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27912252 (View on PubMed)

Castellote-Caballero Y, Valenza MC, Martin-Martin L, Cabrera-Martos I, Puentedura EJ, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C. Effects of a neurodynamic sliding technique on hamstring flexibility in healthy male soccer players. A pilot study. Phys Ther Sport. 2013 Aug;14(3):156-62. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.07.004. Epub 2012 Nov 8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 23142014 (View on PubMed)

Lumbroso D, Ziv E, Vered E, Kalichman L. The effect of kinesio tape application on hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles in healthy young adults. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jan;18(1):130-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.09.011. Epub 2013 Oct 2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 24411161 (View on PubMed)

Bonser RJ, Hancock CL, Hansberger BL, Loutsch RA, Stanford EK, Zeigel AK, Baker RT, May J, Nasypany A, Cheatham S. Changes in Hamstring Range of Motion After Neurodynamic Sciatic Sliders: A Critically Appraised Topic. J Sport Rehabil. 2017 Jul;26(4):311-315. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0166. Epub 2016 Aug 24.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27632844 (View on PubMed)

Kulendran T, Rajesh D, Kumar S. The Effect of One-Time Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility Sustenance between Healthy Males and Females. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2018;9(10).

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Fransson P, Johansson R, Hafstrom A, Magnusson M. Methods for evaluation of postural control adaptation. Gait Posture. 2000 Sep;12(1):14-24. doi: 10.1016/s0966-6362(00)00052-7.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 10996293 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/Lhr/20/0401 Nasrullah

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id