A comparative study between a specific type of stretching called dynamic oscillatory stretching with isometric contraction versus chiropractic manipulative therapy of the lower back vs a combination of both on hamstring flexibility

Phase 1

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: PACTR201903875689159
• Lead Sponsor: Supervisor Linked Bursary

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-03-12
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

The following criteria must be met in order to partake in this study:
•Female or male patients between the ages of 18 to 44 years old to rule out the effects of degeneration on lumbar
spine range of motion that results with increasing age.
•Decreased hamstring flexibility as determined by a passive straight leg raise below 70°.
•The following diagnostic criteria indicating sacroiliac joint dysfunction:
oAt least three positive provocative orthopaedic tests specific to the sacroiliac joint: FABER, gaenslen’s,
sacroiliac compression.
oSacroiliac Marching Test (motion palpation) in order to determine which sacroiliac joint is dysfunctional.

Exclusion Criteria

If any of the following criteria are met, the participant cannot take part in this study:
•Contraindicated for chiropractic manipulation of the sacroiliac joint.
•Contraindicated for hamstring stretching.
•Current or previous (up to eight weeks) hamstring strain as there will be pain and decreased range of motion on
stretch.
•Any hip pathology that would result in decreased hip flexion.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
This study may determine if chiropractic manipulation of the sacroiliac joint, dynamic oscillatory stretching or a combination of the two, increase hamstring flexibility as well as which method is the most effective.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
This study could determine whether sacroiliac joint dysfunction is directly linked with decreased hamstring flexibility and vice versa