Neurodynamics vs. Stretching in Soccer Players With Short Hamstring Syndrome

Effect of Neurodynamics vs Passive Stretching in Federated Soccer Players With Short Hamstring Syndrome

Comparison of the effects of passive stretching vs. sciatic nerve gliding in soccer players presenting with short hamstring syndrome.

Soccer players from three teams in the region of Murcia (Spain) were recruited and randomly divided into three groups: control group, experimental group 1 and experimental group 2.

In the control group passive shoulder mobilization will be applied, in experimental group 1 sciatic nerve gliding will be applied and in experimental group 2 passive hamstring stretching will be applied.

Treatments will be performed once a week for 4 weeks and measurements will be taken at week 1 and 4.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Soccer players of the Murcia Region Federation who have short hamstring syndrome.
• Between 16 and 30 years of age.
• To complete the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with significant neurological pathology.
• Subjects with hamstring muscle injury.
• Subjects with lumbar pathology.