A comparative study between neurodynamic sliders and static stretching on hamstring flexibiliy in normal individuals with hamstring tightness
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 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
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