Background Two different neurodynamic techniques have been suggested: (i) the slider (ii) the tensioner. However, the effects of slider and tensioner on hamstring flexibility during forward bending have not been directly compared.
Background Various therapeutic methods have been suggested to increase the flexibility of shortened muscles in patients with knee pain. However, no previous study has directly compared the hip joint range of motion (ROM) and muscle stiffness as a mechanical property following the active stretching (AS) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) for shortened tensor fascia lata (TFL).
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