Cervical Multifidus Muscle Function
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- ProprioceptionMuscle Activation
- Interventions
- Other: Nonspecific, Innocuous, Mechanoreceptor Stimulation
- Registration Number
- NCT00733837
- Lead Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between cervical multifidi thickness, cervical spine proprioception and possible reflex activation of cervical multifidi through stimulation of joint mechanoreceptors. Cervical mechanoreceptors will be activated with an innocuous, nonspecific stimulation. Participants will have cervical spine proprioception assessed through joint position sense testing. The multifidus muscle thickness and activation state is to be assessed by sonography. These measures are done pre \& post to the innocuous stimulation. There is no specific hypothesis.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
- Logan student, staff, or faculty, ages 18 - 30 years
Exclusion Criteria
- Fractures
- Tumors
- Dislocations
- Myopathies
- Signs and/or symptoms of neuromotor disorders
- Consumption of prescription drugs that affect the nervous system
- Recent cervical spine injuries or surgeries
- Pain
- Manipulative therapy within the preceding 7 days
- Neck pain
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description A Nonspecific, Innocuous, Mechanoreceptor Stimulation This is a repeated measures study. All participants experience the same conditions.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method sonographic measurement of multifitus thickness pre - post
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method cervical spine repositioning error pre - post
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Logan College
🇺🇸Chesterfield, Missouri, United States