Comparison of Balance Changes After Chiropractic Adjustments in Health Adults.



Status:Not yet recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 35
Updated:3/21/2019
Start Date:April 5, 2019
End Date:April 20, 2019
Contact:Chris Malaya, DC
Email:cmalaya@parker.edu
Phone:9724326932

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Immediate Impact of Extremity Manipulation on an Upper Extremity (UE) Balancing Task

This study will examine the effect of upper and lower extremity manipulations on an upper
extremity balancing task.

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.

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)
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Parker University
Dallas, Texas 75229
Principal Investigator: Christopher Malaya, DC
Phone: 972-438-6932
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