The effect of manual therapy on the rowing performance of elite kayakers.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal - Normal musculoskeletal and cartilage development and function; Rowing performance

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000127606
• Lead Sponsor: Macquarie University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-02-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

Current member of the Australian kayak rowing squad.

Exclusion Criteria

Currently pregnant.
Current injury that prevents them rowing at their 'normal' performance level.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Rowing stroke pattern analysis. <br>Rowing is performed on an ergometer that is positioned within the field of view of a series of fixed position infrared cameras.<br>Infrared markers are positioned on pre-determined anatomical landmarks on each participant. The cameras record the movement patterns of the infra-red markers. [During each rowing performance];Electromyography (EMG) analysis of 8 pairs of muscles: trapezius (lower), rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior inferior, quadratus lumborum, pectoralis major, serratus anterior and external obliques. [During each rowing performance]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Spinal range of motion.<br>Infrared markers are fixed to a number of pre-determined anatomical landmarks on and around the spine. The cameras record movements of these markers during rowing performance.[During rowing performance]