To investigate the immediate and short-term effects of a thoracic spinal manipulation in influencing hormonal levels and calf muscle blood flow in people with Achilles tendinopathy.
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Achilles TendinopathyMusculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disordersPhysical Medicine / Rehabilitation - PhysiotherapyInjuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12616001267448
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Otago
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 25
Inclusion Criteria
Aged 18 to 60; with a diagnosis of Achilles Tendinopathy based upon accepted diagnostic criteria by a physiotherapist or physician.
Exclusion Criteria
Any contra-indications to SM such as rheumatoid arthritis; co-morbid musculoskeletal or serious conditions which may confound treatment or anticipated recovery such as cancer; any bone weakness or thoracic spine conditions such as osteoporosis and ankylosing spondylitis; steroid injections or surgery for the condition; The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment - Achilles questionnaire (VISA-A) score greater than 80.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Testosterone/Cortisol (T/C) ratio as measured by salivary cortisol and salivary testosterone levels.[Pre-intervention and at 5 minutes, 30 minutes and 6 hours post intervention.];Oxygenated haemoglobin concentration (micromol/litre) of Calf muscle and Achilles tendon as measured by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).[Pre-intervention and at 5 minutes and 30 minutes post-intervention.]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Heart rate variability (HRV) (low frequency/high frequency (LF/HF) ratio) as measured by an ECG.[Pre-intervention and at 5 minutes and 30 minutes post-intervention.]