RT Journal Article
T1 Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome.
A1 Castellote-Caballero, Yolanda
A1 Valenza, Maríe C.
A1 Puentedura, Emilio J.
A1 Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, César
A1 Alburquerque-Sendín, Francisco
K1 Análisis de varianza
K1 Grupos control
K1 Sujetos de investigación
K1 Humanos
K1 Incidencia
K1 Pierna
K1 Músculo esquelético
K1 Docilidad
K1 Rango del movimiento articular
K1 Deportes
K1 Muslo
AB 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.
PB Hindawi Publishing Corporation
SN 2314-6176
YR 2014
FD 2014-04-15
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/2114
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/2114
LA en
NO Castellote-Caballero Y, Valenza MC, Puentedura EJ, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Alburquerque-Sendín F. Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome. J Sports Med.  2014; 127471
NO Journal Article;
DS RISalud
RD Apr 19, 2025