Cervical Multifidus Muscle Function

Logan College of Chiropractic30 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between cervical multifidi thickness, cervical spine proprioception and possible reflex activation of cervical multifidi through stimulation of joint mechanoreceptors. Cervical mechanoreceptors will be activated with an innocuous, nonspecific stimulation. Participants will have cervical spine proprioception assessed through joint position sense testing. The multifidus muscle thickness and activation state is to be assessed by sonography. These measures are done pre \& post to the innocuous stimulation. There is no specific hypothesis.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Proprioception Muscle Activation

Interventions

Nonspecific, Innocuous, Mechanoreceptor StimulationOTHER

A custom device will be used to provide light manual cervical traction

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Logan student, staff, or faculty, ages 18 - 30 years Exclusion Criteria: * Fractures * Tumors * Dislocations * Myopathies * Signs and/or symptoms of neuromotor disorders * Consumption of prescription drugs that affect the nervous system * Recent cervical spine injuries or surgeries * Pain * Manipulative therapy within the preceding 7 days * Neck pain

Locations (1)

Logan College

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

sonographic measurement of multifitus thickness

Time frame: pre - post

Secondary Outcomes

cervical spine repositioning error

Time frame: pre - post

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.