Slump Physiotherapy : Effect on the physiologicAl Knee Extension Range-of-motion
Slump Physiotherapy : Effect on the physiologicAl Knee Extension Range-of-motion
Background: The neurodynamics technique seems interesting for increased lower limb
 flexibility of the lower limbs in healthy subjects. The objective of this study is to assess
 the physiological effects of the SLUMP sliding technique on the range of knee extension
 during the SLUMP test.

 Methods: 60 physiotherapy students perform measurements during three tutorials. The first
 involves training in evaluation techniques. The second involves mobilizing the knee, out of
 the SLUMP position. The third tutorial includes neuronal mobilization in SLUMP.

 Knee extension in SLUMP position is measured immediately after completing techniques. The
 mobilization amplitudes (degrees) will be compared between the techniques by a Student test
 on paired series, each subject being his own control.

 Discussion: The results of this study will provide evidence for the physiological effect of
 SLUMP sliding techniques performed by physiotherapy students on the range of knee extension
 during the SLUMP test in asymptomatic subjects.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Students enrolled in second year of physiotherapy training in Rouen's physiotherapy
 Institute, taking part to neurodynamic technique course unit (CU 7)

 -  Ability to perform daily physiotherapy techniques, assessed by an accredited doctor
 from regional health agency and a medical examination during the first year of
 scholarship (occupational medicine service of Rouen's University hospital)

 -  French commonly spoken and red

 -  Aged 18 or older

 -  Registered to the national care & health system (Social security number)

 -  Willingness to take part to the study

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Person denied of freedom by judicial or administrative decision

 -  Person requiring a guardian, guardianship or curators

 -  History of psychological disease/illness or sensorial disease preventing from
 understanding the recruitment conditions