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.
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.
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.