Influence of Instrument-Applied Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Dual-Task Performance Involving Complex Postural and Cognitive Tasks
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Balance
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Sway velocity using a NeuroCom Balance Master Forceplate
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 17 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purposes of this study is to determined the effects of instrument applied spinal manipulative therapy upon dual-task performance involving complex postural and cognitive task.
Detailed Description
This study sought to determine whether a 2-week regimen of spinal manipulative therapy could improve postural control under 2 conditions. Condition one was a complex postural task which consisted of a shoulder width stance on a compliant surface with eyes closed to remove visual input. Condition 2 was as above with the addition of visio-spatial cognitive task (serial 7s subtraction). These tasks were performed on a force-place designed to capture center of pressure data. Data was captured prior to the onset of therapy and then again after 6 treatment sessions (2-week period). Data was also collected 1 week post treatment to note any lasting effects following therapy. This pilot study utilized a repeated measures designed with no control group.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy participants
Exclusion Criteria
- •No injuries
- •No surgeries
- •No visual, vestibular, or somatosensory disorders capable of affecting balance
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Sway velocity using a NeuroCom Balance Master Forceplate