Incorporating Nerve-Gliding Techniques in the Conservative Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Comparison of Longitudinal Sciatic Nerve Movement With Different Mobilization Exercises: An In Vivo Study Utilizing Ultrasound Imaging

“…However, the underlying mechanisms associated with clinical improvements following neural mobilization remain unclear. 11 There are many theories that have been postulated, including physiological effects (removal of intraneural edema 11,15,20,28,44 ), central effects (reduction of dorsal horn and supraspinal sensitization 13,15,21 ), and mechanical effects (enhanced nerve excursion 15,18,21,22,28,38,44 ). Future research needs to focus on uncovering the underlying mechanisms of neural mobilization.…”

The effects of neurodynamic mobilization on fluid dispersion within the tibial nerve at the ankle: an unembalmed cadaveric study

“…8,34 Impaired nerve mobility and mechanosensitivity can be clinically assessed by measuring changes in joint range of motion, 38,39 pain reproduction, 4,8,10,[40][41][42] or change of symptoms following neurodynamic mobilization. 43 Some authors reported an improvement of symptoms 43 and increased mobility 39 when using neural mobilization as part of the treatment regime, while others found no significant improvement in pain or mobility following neural mobilization. 44 In a review of neural mobilization studies, Ellis and Hing found limited evidence to support the use of this modality.…”

“…51,52 Neurodynamic mobilization techniques are often used clinically for restoring nerve mobility 39 and decreasing pain. 43,53,54 In the lower extremity, neurodynamic techniques incorporate ankle range of motion for neurodynamic testing 2,4,29,40,41,55,56 and treatment. 57 Moreover, repetitive ankle motion (e.g.…”

“…Despite anecdotal reports of positive treatment outcomes when using neurodynamic techniques, 5,43,53,54,57 the mechanisms responsible for these outcomes remain unclear. The reduction of neural edema has been cited as a possible benefit to neurodynamic mobilization techniques 43 but has not been demonstrated.…”

Different Nerve-Gliding Exercises Induce Different Magnitudes of Median Nerve Longitudinal Excursion: An In Vivo Study Using Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging

“…Combinations of movements in which elongation of the nerve bed at one joint is simultaneously counterbalanced by a reduction in the length of the nerve bed at an adjacent joint have been promoted. 4,8,27 These techniques are commonly referred to as "sliding techniques." In contrast, the term "tensioning technique" is used to refer to techniques that aim to mobilize a nerve by elongation of the nerve bed.…”