The Role of Lower Limb Neural Mobilization in Improving Balance and Performance

"Participants will undergo a neural mobilization program targeting the sciatic, femoral, and tibial nerves. Exercises are designed to promote nerve sliding through specific movement patterns and are performed bilaterally. Each nerve mobilization is applied in 4 sets of 10 repetitions, three times per week on non-consecutive days, with 30-second rest intervals.~Sciatic nerve: Performed in side-lying; ankle dorsiflexion with neck extension followed by dorsiflexion release and neck flexion.~Femoral nerve: In side-lying; simultaneous movements of the hip, knee, and neck in flexion and extension.~Tibial nerve: In supine; coordinated ankle, toe, and cervical spine movements with controlled hip/knee positioning."

Participants in this group will engage in the same neural mobilization protocol applied in Group I, combined with a structured dynamic stretching program targeting lower extremity flexibility and neuromuscular performance. The dynamic exercises include active straight leg raises (SLR), vertical jumps, and 10-meter sprints. Each activity will be performed in three sets of ten repetitions, aiming to enhance muscular activation, mobility, and functional readiness.

This group will engage exclusively in a dynamic stretching protocol comprising active straight leg raises (SLR), vertical jump exercises, and 10-meter sprint drills. Each exercise will be performed in three sets of ten repetitions, focusing on enhancing lower extremity mobility, muscle activation, and functional movement capacity without any neural mobilization intervention.