Jasmal K and Kannabiran B*

Kannabiran B, Professor/Ph.D Guide, Department of Sports Physiotherapy, R.V.S College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai, India

*Corresponding Author: Kannabiran B, Professor/Ph.D Guide, Department of Department of Sports Physiotherapy, R.V.S College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai, India.

Received: August 13, 2024; Published: November 22, 2024

Abstract

Background: Athletes most frequently suffer from hamstring injuries, which are caused by tightness in the hamstring muscles. These injuries take a long time to heal, cost a lot of money in medical expenses, and lower an athlete's level of performance. Many stretching techniques can help become more flexible, but the best one has not been well studied. MET has demonstrated positive effects on increasing muscular flexibility. The aim of the research was to evaluate the effectiveness of neurodynamic sliding technique and post isometric relaxation in enhancing the flexibility of hamstring muscle in male athletes who involved in soccer.

Methodology: The goal of the research is to determine whether post isometric relaxation and the neurodynamic sliding technique are useful in helping male soccer players with their hamstring flexibility. Thirty male soccer players were selected for current study. There were two groups of players. Group B received the neurodynamic sliding technique, while Group A had post-isometric relaxation. Pre-test outcome measures, a sit-and-reach test, were administered to groups A and B. The duration of the interventions was six weeks. Using statistical software called SSPS, the results were obtained by the application of methods such as the within-group comparison paired "t" test and the between-group comparison unpaired "t" test.

Result: There was a significant improvement in hamstring flexibility by applying Post isometric relaxation exercise in male Soccer players.

Conclusion: This study concluded that Post isometric relaxation is more significant than the neurodynamic sliding in improving hamstring flexibility of male soccer players.

Keywords: Hamstring Muscle Flexibility; Post Isometric Relaxation; Neurodynamic Sliding Technique; Sit-and-Reach Test

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Citation

Citation: Jasmal K and Kannabiran B. “A Comparative Study on Post Isometric Relaxation and Neurodynamic Sliding Technique to Improve Hamstring Flexibility in Male Soccer Players".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 7.12 (2024): 06-09.

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