The Effects of Cervical Spine Manipulation On Postural Control

Logan College of Chiropractic30 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) chiropractic cervical manipulation on the patient's postural control as measured by a force plate.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Posture

Interventions

HVLA chiropractic manipulationPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Students * Normal healthy adults Exclusion Criteria: * Previous or ongoing foot, ankle, or hip problems * Experiencing vertigo, visual difficulties and other disorders that would make it difficult to balance for a set period of time. * Anyone with high risk for injury due to cervical manipulation * Anyone with training in areas of activity that require superior balance * Body mass index over 30

Locations (1)

Logan College

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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