To Compare The Two Approaches Of Nerve Flossing Technique On Pain, Lumbar Mobility And Straight Leg Raise In Subjects With Sciatica

Background:  Sciatica is one of the most common painful and disabling conditions. Nerve flossing technique commonly called as neural mobilization are the forms of manual therapy that are used in an effort to reduce radiating pain and improve range of motion. A wide range of physical therapy interventions have been proposed to be effective, however the efficacy of neural mobilization technique is still undetermined in developing countries like India. Purpose: A study to compare the two approaches of nerve flossing technique on pain, lumbar mobility and striaght leg raise in subjects with sciatica. Study design: Quasi- Experimental study, comparative in nature Methodology: A total of 45 subjects were selected for the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria between age group of 20-55 years. Participants were divided into 3 groups of 15 subjects each. Group A (control), Group B (Experimental-1) and Group C (experimental-2). Group A was receive Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Hydro-collateral pack, Group B was receive slider mobilization (Nerve Flossing Technique) and Group C was receive single joint mobilization on knee (Nerve Flossing Technique). The baseline data was recorded on 1th day (pre- intervention) and 5th day (post-intervention) and then on 10th day (post-intervention). Total 10 sessions per subject was given over 2 weeks i.e., 5 sessions per week. The collected Data was analyzed by using ANOVA and other statistical tests as appropriate Results: The result showed significant improvement in slider mobilization on pain, lumbar mobility and striaght leg raise in subjects with sciatica. Conclusion: The present study concludes that slider mobilization is most effective nerve flossing technique in improving pain, lumbar mobility and striaght leg raise in subjects with sciatica. Trial registration number (TRN): Not applicable

To Compare the Effects of the Hold-Relax Technique and Foam Roller Exercise On Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Dynamic Balance and Jump Performance Among Students of Health Sciences in Jalandhar City

Background: Flexibility is a vital component of fitness required for desirable musculoskeletal functioning. Flexibility dysfunction is a widespread problem, especially in case of hamstring group of muscles. Tightness of hamstring may result in imbalances of muscle strength, dysfunction of anatomical kinetic chains and reduction in optimal performance. As reduced flexibility generates a vicious circle of ROM, impaired performance and pain there is a need to find an effective technique. Objective: To compare the effects of the hold-relax technique and foam roller exercise on hamstring muscle tightness, dynamic balance and jump performance among students of health sciences in Jalandhar city.  Study design: Comparative design, Quasi-Experimental in nature. Method: 60 students, both male and female with age between 18-27 years, were selected for study and subsequently segregated into three groups with 20 subjects per group. Group A was given warm up. Group B was given hold-relax PNF Technique in addition to warm up and Group C received foam roller exercise in addition to warm up. Baseline data was recorded on 1st day pre-intervention, 5th day and 10th day post-intervention. 10 sessions per subject were given over 2 weeks. Hamstring muscle tightness, dynamic balance and jump performance was evaluated by Active knee extension test, Y balance test and vertical jump test respectively. Results: The result showed significant improvement in hamstring muscle tightness, dynamic balance and jump performance using Foam roller exercise. Conclusion: The present study concludes that foam roller exercise is most effective in improving hamstring muscle tightness, dynamic balance and jump performance