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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

The Additional Effect of Neurodynamic Slump and Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition to Passive Stretching of the Short Hamstring: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hadaya M Eladl, Olfat Ibrahim Ali, Osama R Abdelraouf, Zizi M Ibrahim, Bodor Bin Sheeha, Alaa Mohammed Alabas, Sara H Alzare, Wafaa Mahmoud Amin

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Hadaya M EladlDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Science, Jouf University, Sakaka 2014, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4083-7070
Olfat Ibrahim AliPhysical Therapy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4279-3662
Osama R AbdelraoufPhysical Therapy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia.
Zizi M IbrahimDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6309-3484
Bodor Bin SheehaDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-3634-8768
Alaa Mohammed AlabasDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Science, Jouf University, Sakaka 2014, Saudi Arabia.
Sara H AlzareDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Science, Jouf University, Sakaka 2014, Saudi Arabia.
Wafaa Mahmoud AminDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6747-2481

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objectivesHamstring shortening is a significant musculoskeletal condition affecting the posture and mobility of the spine and lower extremities. This study examined the impact of incorporating neurodynamic slump stretch and suboccipital muscle inhibition into passive static stretching on hamstring flexibility in individuals with short hamstrings.

methods117 female participants were classified into three groups: the control group, which received passive static stretch of the hamstring muscle; the neurodynamic slump group, which received neurodynamic slump stretch with passive static stretch; and the suboccipital muscle inhibition group, which received suboccipital muscle inhibition with passive static stretch, for three sessions a week, 10 min each, for four weeks. The outcome measures were the popliteal angle test (PAT), straight leg raising (SLR) test, and forward bending test (FBT) at baseline, immediately following the first session and after four weeks.

resultsStatistically significant differences were found within groups (

conclusionsThis study found that incorporating neurodynamic slump stretch and suboccipital muscle inhibition into passive static stretch techniques effectively treats short hamstrings in healthy individuals.

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hamstring flexibilityneurodynamicstatic stretchingsuboccipital inhibition

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PMID39517364
PMCPMC11545579

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