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Hip Abduction and Adduction During Neurodynamic Stretching
Sponsor: University of Burgundy
Summary
Neurodynamic mobilization techniques are widely applied in rehabilitation and physiotherapy to enhance the mobility and function of peripheral nerves. Two main approaches are distinguished : Nerve tensioning and nerve flossing. They both involve proximal and distal joint movements to induce greater neural sliding while avoiding excessive tensile stress. However, contradictory findings following neurodynamic stretching highlighted the current lack of consensus regarding the position that should be used. Moreover, neurodynamic techniques are of interest for patients, it appeared it could also be applied in healthy individuals and more particularly in athletes. Accordingly, the primary objective of the present study was to determine the immediate effect of two hip positions (adduction vs. abduction) during neurodynamic flossing techniques on the sciatic nerve and hamstring tissues using the shear wave elastography (SWE, a form of ultrasonography).
Official title: The Acute Effects of Neurodynamic Stretching on the Shear Wave Velocity: the Effects of Hip Adduction and Abduction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
12
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2026-01-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Maximal neurodynamic flossing
Neurodynamic flossing was applied at pain threshold on hamstring muscles and repeated 5 times during 60s at the point of pain. During the neurodynamic conditions, head and ankle movement permitted to mobilize nerve tissues. Flossing is the alternation of these movements every 2 seconds.
Locations (1)
Universite Bourgogne Europe - faculty of sports sciences
Dijon, France