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NCT number NCT05136469
Other study ID # REC/Lhr/20/0401 Nasrullah
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date October 14, 2020
Est. completion date July 15, 2021

Study information

Verified date November 2021
Source Riphah International University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

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


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 20
Est. completion date July 15, 2021
Est. primary completion date June 30, 2021
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Male
Age group 18 Years to 40 Years
Eligibility 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

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
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).
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

Locations

Country Name City State
Pakistan Pcb Lahore Lahore Punjab

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

References & Publications (6)

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. Review. — View Citation

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. — View Citation

Castellote-Caballero Y, Valenza MC, Martín-Martín L, Cabrera-Martos I, Puentedura EJ, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas 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. — View Citation

Fransson P, Johansson R, Hafström A, Magnusson M. Methods for evaluation of postural control adaptation. Gait Posture. 2000 Sep;12(1):14-24. — View Citation

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).

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. — View Citation

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Range of Hamstrings (Universal Goniometer) Participants were asked to do SLR and active knee extensions and then measure range of hamstrings and then note the range by goniometer . 3 WEEKS
Primary SLR test Participants were asked to lie down in a supine position and were asked to raise their both leg one by one. In order to measure hamstring flexibility center of the goniometer was placed at the greater trochanter level its proximal arm at midline of pelvis and distal arm along the shaft of the femur referring lateral epicondyle. After which scoring were noted in which >110 showed excellent scoring, 80 to 110 showed good scoring and 60 to 79 showed fair scoring of the hamstring muscle flexibility 3 WEEKS
Primary Knee Extension test For active knee extension test participant one leg is vertically extended and the other leg was flexed on the level of hip joint and then the participants was asked to extend the knee. The point where the vertical leg starts to move is recorded. The angle between the thighs is measured, if the knee was fully extended it was noted as 0 and if it shows slight flexion that was noted as positive number like 20 or 30 degree. By following the same protocol both right and left legs were recorded. Normal knee extension ranges from 130_140 to 0 degree knee extension less than the range was written as negative number 3 WEEKS
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