IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF NEURODYNAMIC SLIDING TECHNIQUE VERSUS MULLIGAN BENT LEG RAISE TECHNIQUE ON HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY IN ASYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS
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https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i4/67747Keywords:
Neurodynamic sliding technique, Mulligan bent leg raise technique, straight leg raise test, range of motion, muscle tightness, Hamstring flexibilityAbstract
Background: Neurodynamics sliding technique (NDST) and Mulligan bent leg raise technique (MBLR) both have been individually advocated for increasing hamstring flexibility but comparison of these techniques have not been found in studies. The purpose of the study was to find immediate effect of neurodynamic sliding technique versus mulligan bent leg raise technique on hamstring flexibility in asymptomatic individuals.
Methods: An Experimental study designs, with two group 80 asymptomatic normal subjects were randomized 40 subjects into each NDST group and MBLR group. NDST group received Neurodynamic sliding technique and MBLR group received Mulligan bent leg raise technique; passive straight leg raise was taken as outcome measure pre and post intervention.
Results: When means of post intervention were compared there is statistically significant difference in means of passive SLR ROM within the groups but there is no statistically significant difference in post intervention means between the groups.
Conclusion: It is concluded that both NDST and MBLR technique are effective on improving hamstring flexibility for asymptomatic individuals with limited SLR ROM. However there is no significant difference in improvement in hamstring flexibility between the groups.
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Babu , V. K., Akalwadi, A. ., N., S. K., & Mahendrabhai, U. M. . (2015). IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF NEURODYNAMIC SLIDING TECHNIQUE VERSUS MULLIGAN BENT LEG RAISE TECHNIQUE ON HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY IN ASYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS. International Journal of Physiotherapy, 2(4), 658–666. https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i4/67747
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