A comparative study between neurodynamic sliders and static stretching on hamstring flexibiliy in normal individuals with hamstring tightness
Corresponding Author(s) : Manasi Lotankar
manasilotankar@gmail.com
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2018): 2018 Volume 6- Issue -1
Abstract
Background and Aim
Flexibility is considered important for general health and fitness. The Neurodynamic sliders technique has been shown to improve hamstring flexibility. It targets the neural tissue as well as the surrounding connective tissue rather than only the muscle tissue which is targeted mainly in the static stretching. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of NDS (Neurodynamic sliders) and static stretching on hamstring flexibility in order to identify the most effective intervention for hamstring tightness.
Methodology
An experimental study was carried out wherein 60 individuals selected by random sampling by Active Knee Extension test (AKE) were divided in two groups, (30 each) one received NDS and the other received static stretching. The individual interventions were given 3 times per week for 4 weeks and the AKE was repeated in the 4th week to record results.
Result and conclusion
The study suggests that there is a statistically significant difference for an increase in hamstring flexibility in participants with static stretching as well as those with NDS which indicates that both static stretching and NDS are effective in increasing the hamstring flexibility individually .The comparison between the two indicates that both of them are equally effective.
Keywords
Neuro dynamic sliders
Hamstring, Flexibility
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Manasi Lotankar. A comparative study between neurodynamic sliders and static stretching on hamstring flexibiliy in normal individuals with hamstring tightness. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2020 Aug. 10 [cited 2025 Jul. 9];6(1):158-64. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/495
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MS Y?ld?r?m, S Ozyurek, OÇ Tosun, S Uzer, and N Gelecek, Comparison of effects of static, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and Mulligan stretching on hip flexion range of motion: a randomized controlled trial, Journal: Biology of sport, 33(1), 2016.
[2]. Phil Page, Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation, International journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 7(1), 2012, 109–119
[3]. Michael Shacklock, Clinical Neurodynamics, 22, 2005.
[4]. Carolyn Kisner and Lynn Allen Colby, Therapeutic Exercise Foundation and techniques, Edition 6,New Delhi, 75, 2012. [5]. Yuichi Nishikawa, Junya Aizawa, Naohiko Kanemura et al Immediate effect of passive and active stretching on hamstrings flexibility: a single-blinded randomized control trial ,Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27(10), 2015, 3167–3170.
[6]. Fasuyi FO, Fabunmi AA, Adegoke BOA ,Hamstring muscle length and pelvic tilt range among individuals with and without low back pain, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 21(2), 2017, 246 – 250 [7]. Labovitz JM, Yu J, Kim C , The role of hamstring tightness in plantar fasciitis, Foot and ankle specialist, 2011
[8]. White LC, Dolphin P, Dixon J, Hamstring length in patellofemoral pain syndrome, Physiotherapy, 2008
[9]. Ghulam Fatima, Muhammad Mustafa Qamar, Jawad Ul Hassan, Ayesha Basharat, Extended Sitting can cause hamstring tightness , Saudi Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017
[10]. David J Magee, Orthopaedic Physical Assessment, Edition 6, New Delhi, 2014, 724 [11]. Yolanda Castellote-Caballero, Maríe C. Valenza, Emilio J. Puentedura et al., Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome,Journal of sports medicine, 2014, 2014
[12]. Mohamad Shariff ,A Hamid, Mohamed Razif Mohamed Ali, and Ashril Yusof , Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Active Knee Extension (AKE) Test among Healthy Adults , journal of physical therapy science, 25(8), 2013, 957-961
[13]. Areeudomwong P, Oatyimprai K, Pathumb S, A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Neurodynamic Sliders on Hamstring Responses in Footballers with Hamstring Tightness, The Malaysian journal of medical sciences, 23(6), 2016, 60-69 [14]. Cini A, de Vasconcelos GS, Lima CS. Acute effect of different time periods of passive static stretching on the hamstring flexibility, Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 30(2), 2017, 241-246. [15]. Sharma S, Balthillaya G, Rao R, Mani R , Short term effectiveness of neural sliders and neural tensioners as an adjunct to static stretching of hamstrings on knee extension angle in healthy individuals: A randomized controlled trial , 2017. [16]. 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 , Physical therapy in sport., 14(3), 2013, 156-62 [17]. Kyoung-Il Lim,,Hyung-Chun Nam, and Kyoung-Sim Jung, , Effects on Hamstring Muscle Extensibility, Muscle Activity, and Balance of Different Stretching Techniques ,Journal of physical therapy , Science, 26(2), 2014, 209-13. [18]. Medeiros DM, Cini A, Sbruzzi G, Lima CS Influence of static stretching on hamstring flexibility in healthy young adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis, 32(6), 2016, 438-445.
[2]. Phil Page, Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation, International journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 7(1), 2012, 109–119
[3]. Michael Shacklock, Clinical Neurodynamics, 22, 2005.
[4]. Carolyn Kisner and Lynn Allen Colby, Therapeutic Exercise Foundation and techniques, Edition 6,New Delhi, 75, 2012. [5]. Yuichi Nishikawa, Junya Aizawa, Naohiko Kanemura et al Immediate effect of passive and active stretching on hamstrings flexibility: a single-blinded randomized control trial ,Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27(10), 2015, 3167–3170.
[6]. Fasuyi FO, Fabunmi AA, Adegoke BOA ,Hamstring muscle length and pelvic tilt range among individuals with and without low back pain, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 21(2), 2017, 246 – 250 [7]. Labovitz JM, Yu J, Kim C , The role of hamstring tightness in plantar fasciitis, Foot and ankle specialist, 2011
[8]. White LC, Dolphin P, Dixon J, Hamstring length in patellofemoral pain syndrome, Physiotherapy, 2008
[9]. Ghulam Fatima, Muhammad Mustafa Qamar, Jawad Ul Hassan, Ayesha Basharat, Extended Sitting can cause hamstring tightness , Saudi Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017
[10]. David J Magee, Orthopaedic Physical Assessment, Edition 6, New Delhi, 2014, 724 [11]. Yolanda Castellote-Caballero, Maríe C. Valenza, Emilio J. Puentedura et al., Immediate Effects of Neurodynamic Sliding versus Muscle Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome,Journal of sports medicine, 2014, 2014
[12]. Mohamad Shariff ,A Hamid, Mohamed Razif Mohamed Ali, and Ashril Yusof , Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Active Knee Extension (AKE) Test among Healthy Adults , journal of physical therapy science, 25(8), 2013, 957-961
[13]. Areeudomwong P, Oatyimprai K, Pathumb S, A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Neurodynamic Sliders on Hamstring Responses in Footballers with Hamstring Tightness, The Malaysian journal of medical sciences, 23(6), 2016, 60-69 [14]. Cini A, de Vasconcelos GS, Lima CS. Acute effect of different time periods of passive static stretching on the hamstring flexibility, Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 30(2), 2017, 241-246. [15]. Sharma S, Balthillaya G, Rao R, Mani R , Short term effectiveness of neural sliders and neural tensioners as an adjunct to static stretching of hamstrings on knee extension angle in healthy individuals: A randomized controlled trial , 2017. [16]. 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 , Physical therapy in sport., 14(3), 2013, 156-62 [17]. Kyoung-Il Lim,,Hyung-Chun Nam, and Kyoung-Sim Jung, , Effects on Hamstring Muscle Extensibility, Muscle Activity, and Balance of Different Stretching Techniques ,Journal of physical therapy , Science, 26(2), 2014, 209-13. [18]. Medeiros DM, Cini A, Sbruzzi G, Lima CS Influence of static stretching on hamstring flexibility in healthy young adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis, 32(6), 2016, 438-445.