Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Tensioner Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch on Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome | ||||
| The Medical Journal of Cairo University | ||||
| Article 21, Volume 89, June, June 2021, Page 627-634 PDF (452.77 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2021.167867 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| SAFAA M. SADEK, M.Sc.; RAGIA M. KAMEL, Ph.D.; MARWA Sh. SALEH, Ph.D. | ||||
| The Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract Background: Decreased flexibility of Hamstrings has a negative impact on the posture of lumbo-pelvic region and may serve as a cause of low back pain. It is also a major contributing factor for lumbar spine disorders, hamstring strains and other sports related injuries. Aim of Study: Tocompare the effects of (NT) Neurody-namic Tensioner and (PNF) hold-relax stretching on hamstring flexibility in order toidentify the most effective intervention for short hamstring syndrome. Material and Methods: Present study conducted as Pre-test - Post-test Experimental study. Participants: Forty subjects with short hamstring syndrome participated in this study. Subjects were subdivided into two matched groups; each group consisted of twenty subjects, group A who received neural tensioner in slump position; and group B who received the PNF (hold-relax) stretching. Outcome Measure: Knee extension angle (KEA) in degrees was measured using the Active Knee Extension (AKE) test with using a digital goniometer. Results: There was no significant difference in the KEA between group A and B pretreatment (p=0.75). There was no significant difference in the KEA between group A and B post treatment (p=0.38). Conclusions: Neurodynamic tensioner and PNF (hold-relax) stretching are equally effective in increasing hamstring flexibility immediately in subjects with short hamstring syndrome. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Hamstring flexibility; Neurodynamic tensioner; PNF; Active knee extension test | ||||
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