Effectiveness of neurodynamic sciatic nerve tensioners vs sliders in short hamstring syndrome Karthick K. Guru1, Lakshmi R. Dhana2, Ponmathi P.3,* 1Post Graduate Student, MPT Second Year (Sports) MPT Obstetrics and Gynecology, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 2Post Graduate Student, MPT Second Year (Ortho) MPT Obstetrics and Gynecology, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 3Former Assistant Professor, MPT Obstetrics and Gynecology, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur *Corresponding Author: Ponmathi. p assistant professor, SRM College of Physiotherapy, RM Institute of science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Email: ponmathi_sugadev@yahoo.co.uk
Online published on 18 January, 2019. Abstract Background Inadequate flexibility within the posterior thigh compartment appears to be one of the more commonly accepted causes of hamstring injuries. Neurodynamics has been proposed as an alternative to stretching by targeting the neural system rather than muscle tissue. There are different methods of delivering neural mobilization, including “sliding” and “tensioning” technique. Objective To determine the effect and compare the effectiveness of sciatic nerve Tensioners vs Sliders in short hamstring syndrome Methodology Experimental design, It has three groups: Group A-Neurodynamic Tensioners (n = 35), Group B-Neurodynamic Sliders (n = 35) and Group C-Control (n = 35), age: 17 to 25 years, both genders, SRM college of physiotherapy and general public. Outcome Measures Passive SLR and Active Knee Extension test. Results There is significant difference in comparison of Post test of PSLR and AKE between groups. The F values are 46.59 and 17.34 where as P<0.05 Conclusion Sliders are better than Tensioners in neural mobilization techniques among subjects with short hamstring syndrome. Being less aggressive, Sliders were comfortable and more beneficial with less pain to the patients, Hence this study recommends the use of sliders in short hamstring syndrome for betterment of the patients Top Keywords Hamstring flexibility, Neurodynamic sciatic Tensioners, Neurodynamic sciatic Sliders, PSLR, AKE. Top |