ArticleInternational journal of exercise science2026
Optimizing Athletic Performance with Neural Mobilization: A Comparative Study in Soccer Players.
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Neural mobilization (NM) is an acute bout method that aims to directly or indirectly affect the mechanical and physiological properties of the nerve tissue or surrounding structures using manual techniques or exercises. This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of incorporating NM into warm-up routines on flexibility, balance, and performance compared with static stretching (SS) and dynamic stretching (DS). Thirty-six amateur soccer players aged 18-25 participated in a randomized controlled, assessor-blinded study. Participants sequentially performed a 5-minute standardized warm-up, group-specific acute bout (SS, DS, or NM), and a 5-minute cool-down. Pre- and post-test assessments consisted of the straight leg raise test (flexibility), Y balance test (balance), single-leg forward hop test (performance), T-test (agility), and BlazePod reaction time. All groups showed significant post-test improvements in flexibility, balance, and performance (all p < 0.05, η
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