← Back to Search

Effects of a Thoracic Manipulation on Hip Adductor, Extensor, and Latissimus Dorsi Force in Those With Adductor Weakness

N/A

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by University of New England

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre intervention, immediatly post intervention

Summary

The goal of this trial was to determine if a mid-thoracic high velocity low amplitude spinal manipulation improves force output in those with unilateral hip adductor weakness. The main aims were to determine if the intervention: Improved hip adductor force and muscle activation immediately and 48 h post manipulation compared to a control group. Improved gluteus maximus and latissimus dorsi force and muscle activation immediately and 48 h post manipulation compared to a control group. Strength and muscle activation of the hip adductors, hip extensors (gluteus maximus), and shoulder extensors (latissimus dorsi) were measured prior to, immediate after, and 48 hours after receiving a high velocity low amplitude manipulation to the thoracic spine. The manipulation was performed by a licensed chiropractor. A control group received a validated sham manipulation to the thoracic spine. Participants were blinded to group assignment.

Eligible Conditions

Muscular Weakness
Muscle Weakness

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre intervention, immediatly post intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre intervention, immediatly post intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre intervention, immediatly post intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Hip adductor force (weak limb)

Hip adductor muscle activity (weak limb)

Secondary study objectives

Gluteus maximus muscle activity (strong limb)

Gluteus maximus muscle activity (weak limb)

Hip adductor force (strong limb)

+7 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: ManipulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Those in the intervention group received a high velocity low amplitude manipulation to the mid-thoracic spine provided by a licensed chiropractor.

Group II: ShamPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Those in the control group received a validated sham manipulation to the mid-thoracic spine. The sham manipulation was done so that there was minimal downward force applied to the spine.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

High velocity low amplitude thoracic spine manipulation

2021

N/A

~40

Do I qualify?Apply below to find out