The Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Sliding Technique and Static stretchng On Hamstring Flexbilty of the office Workers- a Comparative Study

Introduction: Flexibility is defined as the range of motion available in a joint or a group of joints that is influenced by muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Decreased hamstring flexibility is suggested to be one of the predisposing factors for hamstring strains. Objective: To compare the effect of neurodynamic sliding technique and static hamstring stretching to improve flexibility and range of motion in office workers. Method: In the present study, the 40 office workers between age group 25-55 years were selected from the outpatient department in clinical setting. They weredivided into 2 groups of 20 patients (group A and group B). Group A was given neurodynamic sliding technique and Group B was given static hamstring stretch. Both group were given superficial heatintheformofhydrocollatorpackbe for eeachsession of stretching. The outcome measures were Sit and Reach test and Active knee extension test. Result: The values were statistically analysed using paired and independent `t’ test. The results of the test showed that there is significant improvement in hamstring flexibility and range of motion of group A subjects. Conclusion: Neurodynamic sliding technique canbetter reduce hamstring tightness and there by better improvement in flexibility and ROM in office workers.