Analysis of the efficacy of neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve in improving ROM

Authors

  • Ana Paula Barros Barbosa Faculdade Santo Agostinho
  • Seania Santos Leal Faculdade Santo Agostinho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v14n3.5369

Keywords:

Nervous System, Physiotherapy (Techniques), Sciatic nerve.

Abstract

Introduction: Neural Mobilization (NM) has been used to restore movement and elasticity of the nervous system. Objective: To evaluate the immediate effect of NM of the sciatic nerve on the gain of range of motion (ROM) in hip flexion in neurologically asymptomatic individuals. Method: The sample consisted of 50 individuals, divided into two groups. In Group 1, we assessed the range of the right limb, applied the NM technique, and re-evaluated the same limb. In Group 2, we assessed the right limb, applied the NM technique on the left limb, and re-evaluated the ROM of the right one. Results: We observed that mean ROM in both groups experienced a significant increase, and that the indirect mobilization group had the best result. Conclusion: NM of the sciatic nerve was an effective technique for obtaining improvement in hip flexion ROM in asymptomatic individuals.

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Published

2016-01-21

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Barbosa APB, Leal SS. Analysis of the efficacy of neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve in improving ROM. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2016 Jan. 21 [cited 2024 Jul. 6];14(3):463-9. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/5369

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