An Immediate Effect of Neurodynamic Mobilization of Femoral Nerve Vs Post Isometric Relaxation on Flexibility for Desk Worker With iliopsoas Muscle Tightness-A Pilot Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to numerous issues, such as muscle tightness, reduced joint range of motion, and diminished flexibility, adversely impacting an individual's daily activities. Those engaged in occupations involving prolonged sitting, such as computer professionals or desk workers, are particularly susceptible to adaptive changes that may result in the shortening of hip muscles. The iliopsoas muscle, in particular, is not frequently stretched during routine daily activities, making it prone to developing tightness.METHODOLOGY: 20 patients were included in the study, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. 10 patients in each Group. Group A was given the isometric relaxation technique and Group B was given neurodynamic mobilization of the femoral nerve. iliopsoas tightness is assessed using the modified Thomas test. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 25.RESULTS: Within-group analysis suggested that post isometric relaxation group's pre-mean value was 17.8 and Post-mean was 12.4, In group B, the Pre-mean value was 19.2 and Post-mean was 13 (p<0.05). Furthermore, in Between-group analysis group A post mean was 12.4, In group B, the post mean was 13. Thus, the result suggested that Group B is more effective than group A.CONCLUSION: The Present study concluded that both techniques improve the flexibility of the iliopsoas muscle, But the neurodynamic mobilization of the femoral nerve has a more significant effect than to post-isometric relaxation. KEYWORDS: Zmodyfikowany test Thomasa, Neurodynamiczny, Nerw udowy, Relaksacja poizometryczna