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Effects of Lower Extremity Neural Mobilization on Gait Biomechanics and Spinal Alignment

NCT07491432 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-03-31

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Summary

This randomized single-blinded trial aimed to compare the immediate effects of lower extremity neural slider and neural tensioner exercises on gait parameters and spinal alignment in sedentary young adults. Sixty healthy sedentary individuals aged 18-30 years were randomly assigned to receive either a neural slider or neural tensioner intervention. Spatiotemporal gait parameters were assessed using a validated smartphone-based gait analysis application, and spinal alignment angles were measured with a bubble inclinometer before and immediately after a single exercise session. The primary outcome was the acute change in gait-related parameters, and secondary outcomes included changes in spinal alignment and pelvic inclination angles.

Conditions

  • Healhty
  • Sedanter

Interventions

OTHER

Lower Extremity Neural Slider Exercise

A lower extremity neural slider technique applied in supine position. The movement sequence involved alternating cervical extension with simultaneous knee extension and ankle dorsiflexion, followed by cervical flexion combined with knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion. The intervention was performed for a total of 3 minutes, consisting of 3 sets of 30 repetitions (90 repetitions total). Each repetition included a 1-second hold at end range. The technique was administered by a physiotherapist under standardized conditions.

OTHER

Lower Extremity Neural Tensioner Exercise

A lower extremity neural tensioner technique applied in supine position. The movement sequence involved simultaneous cervical flexion with knee extension and ankle dorsiflexion to increase neural tension, followed by return to neutral position with cervical extension and knee flexion. The intervention lasted 3 minutes and consisted of 3 sets of 30 repetitions (90 repetitions total), with a 1-second hold at end range. The technique was administered by a physiotherapist under standardized conditions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Izmir Democracy University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-01
Primary Completion
2024-04-23
Completion
2024-04-25

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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