Hip Position Effects on Nerve Stretching Techniques
Hip Abduction and Adduction During Neurodynamic Stretching
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N/AInterventional Study
StretchingControl Condition
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Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
12 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Burgundy · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for active and healthy individuals to participate in a study about how different hip positions affect nerve stretching techniques. Participants will undergo tests using special ultrasound technology to measure the effects on the sciatic nerve and hamstring tissues.
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I am healthy
I am physically active
I have not had any lower limb or back pain injuries in the past 3 months
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I have had specific lower limb injuries in the past 2 years
I have not restrained from activity for 24 hours before participation
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Neurodynamic mobilization techniques are widely applied in rehabilitation and physiotherapy to enhance the mobility and function of peripheral nerves. Two main approaches are distinguished : Nerve tensioning and nerve flossing. They both involve proximal and distal joint movements to induce greater neural sliding while avoiding excessive tensile stress. However, contradictory findings following ne…
Neurodynamic mobilization techniques are widely applied in rehabilitation and physiotherapy to enhance the mobility and function of peripheral nerves. Two main approaches are distinguished : Nerve tensioning and nerve flossing. They both involve proximal and distal joint movements to induce greater neural sliding while avoiding excessive tensile stress. However, contradictory findings following neurodynamic stretching highlighted the current lack of consensus regarding the position that should be used. Moreover, neurodynamic techniques are of interest for patients, it appeared it could also be applied in healthy individuals and more particularly in athletes. Accordingly, the primary objective of the present study was to determine the immediate effect of two hip positions (adduction vs. abduction) during neurodynamic flossing techniques on the sciatic nerve and hamstring tissues using the shear wave elastography (SWE, a form of ultrasonography).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* healthy
* physical active
* no injuries (lower limb or back pain) in the past 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Specific lower limb (hamstring) injuries in the past 2 years
* Not restraining activity 24h before participation
Inclusion Criteria:
* healthy
* physical active
* no injuries (lower limb or back pain) in the past 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Specific lower limb (hamstring) injuries in the past 2 years
* Not restraining activity 24h before participation
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