Foam Roller Versus Self-Performed Neurodynamic Sliding in People With Hamstring Tightness and Low Back Pain History

Sponsor
Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
Study ID
NCT07627581
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Conditions

  • Hamstring Tightness
  • Low Back Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Self-Myofascial Release Using a Foam Roller — OTHER
    Participants will perform bilateral self-myofascial release of the hamstring muscles using a foam roller. The technique will be performed for 2 minutes per leg over three consecutive days.
  • Self-Administered Neurodynamic Sliding Technique — OTHER
    Participants will perform a seated self-administered neurodynamic sliding technique over three consecutive days. The intervention will consist of 3 sets of 20 repetitions, with 20 seconds of rest between sets.

Study Details

This randomized crossover pilot clinical trial evaluated the effects of two self-administered physiotherapy techniques in people with hamstring tightness and a history of non-specific low back pain. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two treatment sequences. One sequence performed self-myofascial release using a foam roller first, followed by a one-month washout period, and then performed a self-administered neurodynamic sliding technique. The other sequence performed the neurodynamic sliding technique first, followed by a one-month washout period, and then performed the foam roller intervention. The main objective of the study was to compare the effects of both interventions on hamstring flexibility. Secondary outcomes included active knee extension range of motion, dynamic balance, pressure pain threshold, hamstring and gluteus maximus strength, and low back pain intensity.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 4, 2026
Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2026
Completion
Aug 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Foam Roller First, Then Neurodynamic Sliding
    Participants assigned to this sequence will first perform self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the hamstring muscles. After a one-month washout period, they will perform the self-administered neurodynamic sliding technique.
  • Experimental: Neurodynamic Sliding First, Then Foam Roller
    Participants assigned to this sequence will first perform the self-administered neurodynamic sliding technique. After a one-month washout period, they will perform self-myofascial release using a foam roller on the hamstring muscles.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Hamstring Flexibility Measured With the Straight Leg Raise Test [ Time Frame: Baseline of each intervention period, 24 hours after completing each intervention, and 7 days after each intervention ]

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