High Point University
This study explores the acute effects of neurodynamics, an intervention commonly used by physical therapist to improve nerve mobility and decrease pain, on the strength and muscular endurance in the athletic population. This study aims to find if these interventions can maintain or promote strength and endurance in the hamstrings. The studies results will help physical therapist better prescribe exercise and hands-on treatment for hamstring and sciatic nerve related conditions and injuries.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be between 18 and 30 years of age. * Must be able to read, understand, and provide informed consent, in English. * Must be currently participating in an organized sport (e.g. collegiate, club, or competitive recreational level) or engaging in structured resistance training and athletic conditioning for recreational sports events (e.g 5k, marathon, Crossfit, Hyrox, etc). * Medically stable with no known contraindications to physical exertion. * Cleared for participation in strength or maximal-effort isometric testing. * Be able to perform lower extremity…
Mobility of a nerve, by placing tension on one end of the nerve and slacking (removing) tension off the other side of the nerve, through a full range of motion.
Loading the nerve, by placing tension on both ends of the nerve, isometrically at end range of motion.
Placing tension on one end of the nerve while taking the tension off the other end, under external load of an elastic resistance band.
Elastic resistance band was used to provide submaximal resistance during the mechanically loaded neurodynamic intervention.
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