The Effects of Cervical Spine Manipulation On Postural Control

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Posture

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Logan College

Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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

Treatment and study plan

HVLA chiropractic manipulation

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Sep 3, 2007
Registry last updated: Oct 17, 2008

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