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The influence of osteopathic treatments on dressage riders with functional pelvic asymmetries. A randomized controlled study

The influence of osteopathic treatments on dressage riders with functional pelvic asymmetries. A randomized controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00030680
Enrollment
40
Registered
2023-01-30
Start date
2023-01-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

M54.8 M54.87

Interventions

Group 1: Osteopathic treatments Group 2: Osteopathic sham treatment/ pseudo treatment

Sponsors

Osteopahtie Schule DeutschlandMexikoring 19, 22297 Hamburg
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Functional pelvic asymmetries with/without radiational pain in the lumbar spine, with the duration of 6 weeks, so that they are in the subacute stage (positive standing flexion test) . Experienced dressage rider (professional and amateur rider) with riding experience of at least 5 years . Age of 16-70 years. Dressage saddle with stirrup (previous controlled of the therapist). Riding measurement on soft ground (sandy ground). Healthiness of the horse (lame free). Declaration of consent of the experimentee.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medical, osteopathic or physiotherapeutic treatment for the lower limb, pelvic and lumbar spine in the last 4 weeks. Acute injuries or diseases in humans or horses. Surgical interventions and endoprotheses of the lower limb, pelvic and lumbar spine. Pregnancy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The rider's functional pelvic asymmetry is being measured with a loadpad, what measures the total force on the saddle before and after the treatment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pelvic mobility and pain is measured using a questionnaire before and immediately after treatment, as well as two weeks after treatment.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMarie Keller-Bauer

Osteopathie Schule Deutschland Mexikoring 19, 22297 Hamburg

Marie.Keller-Bauer@dozent.di-uni.de+4917638860078

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026