Effects of a short term osteopathic intervention package on vertical jump and reach height in healthy basketball players: A cross-over design.

The effect of a short term osteopathic intervention on vertical jump and reach height in healthy basketball players with below normal shoulder mobility.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12615000168550

Enrollment

Registered

2015-02-20

Start date

2015-06-20

Completion date

2016-04-01

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study aims to assess the effects of a single upper body osteopathic manual therapy intervention on vertical jump and reach height in elite basketball players who have some degree of shoulder restriction, compared to a control condition of lower body osteopathic manual therapy. A cross-over design randomises participants to the order in which they receive each of the two conditions, which are administered one week apart at the same time of day and on the same day of the week.

Interventions

A single treatment of osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) applied to the upper body (shoulder girdle and upper back) administered by a registered, experienced osteopath for 10 minutes duration. A wash-out period of 7 days between cross-over treatments will be applied.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Crossover

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used) (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 37 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Have below normal range of shoulder flexion (<150 degrees) from anatomical position with natural radio-ulnar movement. Male players: play at a semi-professional competitive level or higher Female players: compete regularly (throughout season) in a sport/position that involves jumping and reaching for height.

Exclusion criteria

Previous history of shoulder surgery. Previous shoulder dislocation. Any shoulder pain that affects shoulder function verbal rating scale (Score of >=1). Current lower extremity of pelvic injuries that would affect vertical jump. Any cardiac symptoms, such as heart palpitation, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Previous or current diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. Previous or current diagnosis of frozen shoulder. Neurological symptoms. Recent (< 6 months prior) or current use of medication which could have musculoskeletal side effects (e.g. aspirin). Recent (< 1 week prior) or currently receiving any form of manual therapy. Recent (< 1 week prior) or currently performing any intervention to increase overhead range of motion.

Outcome results