Acute Effects of Neurodynamics on Strength and Endurance in Athletes

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    High Point University
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Updated on 23 July 2026
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Summary

This study explores the acute effects of neurodynamics, an intervention commonly used by physical therapist to improve nerve mobility and decrease pain, on the strength and muscular endurance in the athletic population. This study aims to find if these interventions can maintain or promote strength and endurance in the hamstrings. The studies results will help physical therapist better prescribe exercise and hands-on treatment for hamstring and sciatic nerve related conditions and injuries.

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Condition Sciatic Leg Pain, Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Hamstring Muscle Strain, Hamstring Muscle Strength, Hamstring Injuries, Hamstring Injury Prevention, Hamstring Rupture, Sciatic Nerve Injury, Sciatic Radiculopathy, Lumbar Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy, Lumbar Disc Herniation
Age 18years - 30years
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT07721220
SponsorHigh Point University
Last Modified on23 July 2026

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Inclusion Criteria

Participants must be between 18 and 30 years of age
Must be able to read, understand, and provide informed consent, in English
Must be currently participating in an organized sport (e.g. collegiate, club, or competitive recreational level) or engaging in structured resistance training and athletic conditioning for recreational sports events (e.g 5k, marathon, Crossfit, Hyrox, etc)
Medically stable with no known contraindications to physical exertion
Cleared for participation in strength or maximal-effort isometric testing
Be able to perform lower extremity isometric testing without pain that limits maximal effort
Must have 2 lower extremities capable to producing full range knee flexion and extension range of motion
No medical condition that significantly alters lower extremity neuromuscular performance
No history of lower extremity surgery in the past 12 months

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals younger than 18 or older than 30
Acute lower extremity injury in the last 12 weeks
Lower extremity surgery within the last 12 months
Pain in either lower extremity that would limit maximal physical exertion
History of neurological disorders, including but not limited to: Neuropathy, Stoke, MS, Parkinson's Disease, etc
Use of medications that significantly impact neuromuscular performance, strength or fatigue
No supplementation that affects neuromuscular performance, strength, or fatigue
Unable to read and understand English
Not in a vulnerable population: Pregnant, mentally or physically challenged, cognitively impaired
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