Influence of Instrument-Applied Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Dual-Task Performance Involving Complex Postural and Cognitive Tasks
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Sway velocity using a NeuroCom Balance Master Forceplate
Study 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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported