Testing the reliability of symmetry tests before and after lower spine manipulation in healthy athletes

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Asymptomatic athletes; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN47602572
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Human Kinetics, FMH, University of Lisbon

Brief Summary

2019 Thesis results in https://www.repository.utl.pt/bitstream/10400.5/19569/1/2019_Doutoramento%20em%20Motricidade%20Humana%20na%20especialidade%20de%20Reabilita%C3%A7%C3%A3o_Alvarenga%2C%20Bruno%20Ara%C3%BAjo%20Proc%C3%B3pio%20de.pdf (added 28/09/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-11-30
• Study Start: 2018-10-30
• Last Update Posted: 11 October 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 to 35 years
2. Asymptomatic
3. Normal clinical health condition related to lumbar spine
4. Athlete from various modalities and sportive levels

Exclusion Criteria

1. Low back pain
2. History of body surgery
3. Contraindications of spinal manipulation
4. Any problems preventing participation in the study
5. Recent change to training routine
6. Athletic competition during the study
7. Treated with manual manipulation during the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified