Authors : T. Bharaneedharan; M. Sheerin harshini; D. Dhanalakshmi

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14779018

Abstract : BACKGROUND: Calf muscle tightness (i.e., decreased flexibility) associated with decreased in ankle movements as well as many disorders such as Achilles Tendinitis, Plantar fasciitis and muscle and joint sprain .The Repetitive task such as pedaling and prolonged Sitting which may cause excessive stress & thus affect the drivers by causing the calf muscle tightness. The Present study is done to find out the effectiveness of Neurodynamic Sliding Technique versus PNF stretching on calf flexibilityamong bus drivers. PURPOSE: To find out the effectiveness of Neurodynamic sliding versus PNF stretching on calf muscle flexibility amoung bus drivers. METHODOLOGY: The study design was an comparative study.20 subjects were randomly allocated into two groups.Group A received Neurodynamic sliding technique and group B received PNF stretching for 6 weeks.Both the group were assessed by using outcome measures like Weight bearing lunge test(WBLT), Numerical Pain rating scale(NPRS). RESULT: Data analysis was done by using a paired and unpaired 't' test for within the group and between the group. Statistical analysis for between the group showed significant improvement in Group B (p<0.0005).The result of the study shows that Group B has more impact in reducing tightness and pain and improving ROM than Group A among bus drivers. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that PNF stretching (GROUP B) shows a more significant effect on calf muscle flexibility among bus drivers after 6 weeks of intervention when compared with GROUP A.

Keywords : Calf muscle flexibility, Neurodynamic Sliding Technique, PNF Stretching, Weight Bearing Lunge test, NPRS.

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