Changes in Functional Movement Scores Associated With Multimodal Chiropractic Care: a Pilot Feasibility Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chiropractic
- Sponsor
- Cleveland University Kansas City
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Functional movement screen score (FMS)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are at high risk of injuries, often related to overexertion while lifting or carrying patients or equipment. They require a high level of functional fitness to operate safely and avoid injuries. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore feasibility and assess effects of multimodal chiropractic care on Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores among EMS students.
Detailed Description
EMS students at a local community college voluntarily completed baseline FMS testing. Those who obtained 14 or less, a sign of movement dysfunction, were recruited to participate in a study to evaluate effects of multimodal chiropractic care on FMS scores. Participants received multimodal chiropractic care with an emphasis on spinal manipulation and corrective exercise for up to 6 weeks.
Investigators
Mark Pfefer
Director of Research
Cleveland University Kansas City
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •current healthy paramedic students;
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Functional movement screen score (FMS)
Time Frame: 6 weeks