Effect of Orthopedic Blocking on Cervical Spine Flexion and Extension Strength

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Sacroiliac Function

In brief

A few studies concerning the effects of joint manipulation have shown muscle responses distal to the site of manipulation. The purpose of this study is to determine if pelvic orthopedic blocking, a low force method of manipulating the sacroiliac joint, can have produce changes to cervical spine function.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00758888

Run by

Logan College of Chiropractic

People needed

30

Starts

2008-09-01

Expected to finish

2008-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-07-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Logan faculty, students, or staff 18-30 years of age with a leg-length inequality of 5mm or more.

You may not qualify if…

• Fractures
• Tumors
• Myopathies
• Consumption of prescription drugs that affect nervous system function
• Recent cervical spine injuries or surgeries
• Cervical pain

Where it is running

• Logan College of Chiropractic — Chesterfield, Missouri, United States (enrolling)

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