Impact of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy on Hip Range of Motion

One way for runners to improve their performance and remain injury free is to preserve and improve joint mobility, especially at the hips. The femoroacetabular joints are a pivotal part of the running gait allowing the athlete to fully extend their leg to generate sufficient force in each stride. Improving hip range of motion can help reduce or prevent groin pain, make the runner more comfortable while running, improve running longevity, and prevent injuries. Thus, it is clear that a runner's commitment to improving the range of motion of their hips is crucial for both the enhancement of their performance and prevention of injury. Researchers assessed how the hip, and its biomechanics, can be impacted by Osteopathic medical treatment.

The primary research question investigated is how Spencer Technique for the hip impacts femoral acetabular active range of motion (AROM) in flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation in those training 4 weeks for a 5K race. This study investigated the effect that 4 weeks of twice weekly, bilateral, Spencer Technique treatment had on femoroacetabular range of motion. During this 4-week period participant exercise and stretching habits in preparation for the 5k race were recorded.

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Key information

Conditions

Runners

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

LECOM

Bradenton, Florida, 34211, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All LECOM-Bradenton students will be included in recruitment.

Exclusion criteria

Subjects will be excluded from this research study if they cannot sign an informed consent. Additionally, subjects will be excluded if they are:

Pregnant or plan to become pregnant
Have a past medical history including:

Skin disorders or open wounds precluding skin contact
Neurological symptoms (i.e. numbness, tingling, weakness)
Recent bone fracture
Recent lower extremity ligamentous sprain
Recent lower extremity muscle strain
Adhesive capsulitis of the hip joint
Osteoarthritis of the lower extremity
Rheumatoid arthritis
History of hip or knee arthroplasty
1 year history of any lower extremity surgery
Gout
Iliotibial band syndrome
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Hip dysplasia
Avascular necrosis of the hip
Chronic hip bursitis
Hip dislocation
Osteoporosis/osteopenia
Severe Femoroacetabular impingement
Use of heel lift due to leg length discrepancy
Immunosuppressive syndromes
Radiation or chemotherapy within the past 3 years
Congestive heart failure
Unable to complete a 5 kilometer race after the 4 weeks of training
Down syndrome
Have been told by a physician or other medical professional that you should not participate in aerobic training activities.
Have medication changes in the last month
Run 30+ miles per week regularly

Treatment and study plan

Spencer technique

Procedure

Spencer technique on the hip

Sham (No Treatment)

Other

Spencer technique position but no pressure

Primary outcomes

Range of Motion

Time frame: 4 weeks

Hip range of motion (flexibility) is measured to monitor changes in flexibility

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Other

Collaborators

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of Spencer's Technique of the Hip on Hip Range of Motion in Recreational Runners

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Oct 16, 2024
Registry last updated: Oct 24, 2024

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