Knee Extension
Conditions
Keywords
Neurodynamic Mobilization Technique, Physiotherapy, SLUMP
Brief summary
Background: The neurodynamics technique seems interesting for increased lower limb flexibility of the lower limbs in healthy subjects. The objective of this study is to assess the physiological effects of the SLUMP sliding technique on the range of knee extension during the SLUMP test. Methods: 60 physiotherapy students perform measurements during three tutorials. The first involves training in evaluation techniques. The second involves mobilizing the knee, out of the SLUMP position. The third tutorial includes neuronal mobilization in SLUMP. Knee extension in SLUMP position is measured immediately after completing techniques. The mobilization amplitudes (degrees) will be compared between the techniques by a Student test on paired series, each subject being his own control. Discussion: The results of this study will provide evidence for the physiological effect of SLUMP sliding techniques performed by physiotherapy students on the range of knee extension during the SLUMP test in asymptomatic subjects.
Interventions
OTHERMobilizing the knee with active neurodynamic sliding technique (active Slump slider)
60 physiotherapy students perform measurements during three tutorials. The first involves training in evaluation techniques. The second involves mobilizing the knee, out of the SLUMP position. The third tutorial includes neuronal mobilization in SLUMP.
Sponsors
University Hospital, Rouen
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Students enrolled in second year of physiotherapy training in Rouen's physiotherapy Institute, taking part to neurodynamic technique course unit (CU 7) * Ability to perform daily physiotherapy techniques, assessed by an accredited doctor from regional health agency and a medical examination during the first year of scholarship (occupational medicine service of Rouen's University hospital) * French commonly spoken and red * Aged 18 or older * Registered to the national care & health system (Social security number) * Willingness to take part to the study
Exclusion criteria
* Person denied of freedom by judicial or administrative decision * Person requiring a guardian, guardianship or curators * History of psychological disease/illness or sensorial disease preventing from understanding the recruitment conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knee extension angle achieved in SLUMP test position: - after a control technique during the second practical work (TD2) | day 14 from inclusion | degree |
| Knee extension angle achieved in SLUMP test position : - after neurodynamic sliding techniques in SLUMP during the third practical work (TD3) | day 21 from inclusion | degree |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Finger-to-floor distance | days 14 and 21 from inclusion | centimeter |
| Hamstring flexibility (passive knee extension test) | days 14 and 21 from inclusion | degree |
| Angle of knee extension achieved in SLUMP test between active neurodynamic technique group and passive neurodynamic technique group | days 14 and 21 from inclusion | degree |
Countries
France
Contacts
Primary ContactTimothée Gillot, PhD
Backup Contactvalérie de La Moussaye
Outcome results
None listed