Comparison of Sciatic Nerve Gliding and Lower Extremity Dynamic Stretch on Hamstring Flexibility of Athletes

November 26, 2021 updated by: Riphah International University

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

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 57000
        • Pcb Lahore

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: SINGLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: 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).
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).
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: 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
Other: 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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Range of Hamstrings (Universal Goniometer)
Time Frame: 3 WEEKS
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
SLR test
Time Frame: 3 WEEKS
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
Knee Extension test
Time Frame: 3 WEEKS
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

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: sidra shafique, tDPT, RIU lahore

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

October 14, 2020

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

June 30, 2021

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

July 15, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 26, 2021

First Posted (ACTUAL)

November 29, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

November 29, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 26, 2021

Last Verified

November 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/Lhr/20/0401 Nasrullah

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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