Immediate Impact of Extremity Manipulation on an Upper Extremity (UE) Balancing Task
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Postural Balance
- Sponsor
- Parker University
- Enrollment
- 23
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Head Sensor to calculate angle of head inclination
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will examine the effect of upper and lower extremity manipulations on an upper extremity balancing task.
Detailed Description
Spinal manipulation has long been thought to have beneficial effects on posture, balance and proprioception; however, only a single study has investigated the effect of chiropractic treatment of the extremities on balance and posture. In a previous study, it was noted that lower extremity manipulation led to more ordered behavior on a dynamic, lower extremity balance task. It was also found that upper extremity manipulation led to less ordered behavior with same lower extremity balance task. Further studies are needed not only to validate this theory, but to further clarify the mechanism regarding specificity of manipulation to task.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Between the age 18 years old and 35 years old
- •Cleared to be treated in Parker Wellness Clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- •Hx of neurological disorders
- •Hx of musculoskeletal disorders/injuries that could impact his/her ability to stand upright
- •Currently known to be pregnant
- •Compromised vision (beyond the wearing of corrective lenses)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Head Sensor to calculate angle of head inclination
Time Frame: 30 seconds
There will be a sensor placed on each participant's head (in a neoprene headband), as well as on the midpoint of the tube. The head sensor will be used to calculate the angle of head inclination. The sensor on the tube will be used to calculate Sample Entropy as well as general kinematics.
Secondary Outcomes
- Ground reaction force(less than 1 minute)
- Center of pressure(less than 1 minute)
- Velocity to measure sway.(less than 1 minute)
- Sway: measuring distance(less than 1 minute)
- acceleration to measure sway(less than 1 minute)