Improving balance and performance through lower limb neural mobilization
The Effects of Lower Extremity Neural Mobilization Techniques on Muscle Strength and Performance in Healthy Individuals
This study is testing if special stretching techniques can improve balance and physical performance in healthy young women.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Uludag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bursa, Nilüfer) |
| Trial ID | NCT06951048 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of neural mobilization techniques on balance, flexibility, and functional performance in healthy young women. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving neural mobilization, another receiving neural mobilization combined with dynamic stretching, and a control group receiving only dynamic stretching. The aim is to determine whether these interventions can enhance physical performance and balance in individuals without pre-existing medical conditions. The study addresses gaps in existing literature regarding the application of neural mobilization in asymptomatic populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy young women aged 18 to 30 with no medical conditions that contraindicate physical exercise.
Not a fit: Patients with structural spinal deformities, recent surgeries, or any neurodegenerative disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into non-invasive methods to enhance physical performance and prevent injuries in healthy individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While some studies have shown positive effects of neural mobilization on flexibility, the specific impact on balance and performance in healthy individuals remains largely untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Providing written informed consent to voluntarily participate in the study * Being a female individual aged between 18 and 30 years * Having no medical conditions that contraindicate participation in physical exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of structural spinal deformities such as scoliosis * History of lumbar or lower extremity surgery within the past 12 months * Experience of localized pain in the lumbar or lower extremity regions within the past 3 months * Diagnosis of any neurodegenerative or neuromuscular disorders * Presence of any medical condition that may hinder or contraindicate safe participation in exercise interventions
Where this trial is running
Bursa, Nilüfer
- Bursa Uludag University — Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Selim Mahmut GÜNAY, PhD
- Email: selimmg@uludag.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 0224 295 0844
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.