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Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Tensioner Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch on Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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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.

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10.21608/mjcu.2021.167867

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Hamstring flexibility, Neurodynamic tensioner, PNF, Active knee extension test

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SAFAA M. SADEK, M.Sc.;

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RAGIA M. KAMEL, Ph.D.

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MARWA Sh.

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SALEH, Ph.D.

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The Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

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89

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June

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22430

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2021-06-01

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2021-01-30

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2021-06-01

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627

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634

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0045-3803

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2536-9806

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Tensioner Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretch on Subjects with Short Hamstring Syndrome

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22 Jan 2023