RAGIA M. KAMEL, Ph.D., S., SALEH, Ph.D., M. (2021). Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Tensioner Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch on Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome. test, 89(June), 627-634. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2021.167867
SAFAA M. SADEK, M.Sc.; RAGIA M. KAMEL, Ph.D.; MARWA Sh. SALEH, Ph.D.. "Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Tensioner Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch on Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome". test, 89, June, 2021, 627-634. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2021.167867
RAGIA M. KAMEL, Ph.D., S., SALEH, Ph.D., M. (2021). 'Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Tensioner Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch on Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome', test, 89(June), pp. 627-634. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2021.167867
RAGIA M. KAMEL, Ph.D., S., SALEH, Ph.D., M. Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Tensioner Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch on Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome. test, 2021; 89(June): 627-634. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2021.167867

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, Pages 627-634    PDF (452.77 K)
DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2021.167867
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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