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The Role of Lower Limb Neural Mobilization in Improving Balance and Performance

NCT06951048 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-07-09

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Summary

Neural mobilization (NM) is a technique used to enhance the mobility of peripheral nerves relative to surrounding tissues, aiming to reduce physiological tension and improve movement quality. While its effects are well-documented in clinical populations, recent studies have explored its use in healthy individuals to improve flexibility, balance, and functional performance. Evidence supports its positive impact on hamstring flexibility; however, findings on balance and performance remain inconclusive. This study aims to examine the effects of lower extremity NM techniques on balance, flexibility, and functional performance in healthy individuals, addressing current gaps in the literature.

Conditions

  • Healty Volunteers
  • Sedantary
  • Young
  • Female

Interventions

OTHER

Group I (Neural Mobilization)

Participants will undergo a neural mobilization program targeting the sciatic, femoral, and tibial nerves. Exercises are designed to promote nerve sliding through specific movement patterns and are performed bilaterally. Each nerve mobilization is applied in 4 sets of 10 repetitions, three times per week on non-consecutive days, with 30-second rest intervals. Sciatic nerve: Performed in side-lying; ankle dorsiflexion with neck extension followed by dorsiflexion release and neck flexion. Femoral nerve: In side-lying; simultaneous movements of the hip, knee, and neck in flexion and extension. Tibial nerve: In supine; coordinated ankle, toe, and cervical spine movements with controlled hip/knee positioning.

OTHER

Group II (Neural Mobilization + Dynamic Stretching)

Participants in this group will engage in the same neural mobilization protocol applied in Group I, combined with a structured dynamic stretching program targeting lower extremity flexibility and neuromuscular performance. The dynamic exercises include active straight leg raises (SLR), vertical jumps, and 10-meter sprints. Each activity will be performed in three sets of ten repetitions, aiming to enhance muscular activation, mobility, and functional readiness.

OTHER

Group III (Dynamic Stretching Only)

This group will engage exclusively in a dynamic stretching protocol comprising active straight leg raises (SLR), vertical jump exercises, and 10-meter sprint drills. Each exercise will be performed in three sets of ten repetitions, focusing on enhancing lower extremity mobility, muscle activation, and functional movement capacity without any neural mobilization intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Uludag University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-01
Primary Completion
2025-06-01
Completion
2025-07-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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