Changes in lower limbs reaction forces symmetry after Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT)

Changes in lower limbs reaction forces symmetry after lumbar Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) in asymptomatic athletes: A Pilot Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10744300

Enrollment

Registered

2017-12-12

Start date

2017-03-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-10-11

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Conditions

Asymptomatic conditions were required of athletes participants. Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Asymptomatic conditions were required of athletes participants

Interventions

Each participant undergoesa clinical and physical evaluation performed by one experienced health professional, to verify suitability for inclusion according to the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Athletes who presented asymptomatic lumbar biomechanical dysfunction 2. From any gender 3. Ages between 18-35 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Athletes with age superior to 35 years old 2. Have had any changes in their training routine or competition during the study 3. Those with previous spine surgery 4. Being treated at any time with manual therapy during the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lower Limbs Ground Reaction Forces measured by the force platforms 5 minytes after lumbar SMT intervention.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Kinetic Symmetry is measured using Symmetry Index (SI) at 5 min after lumbar SMT intervention.	—

Countries

Portugal

Contacts

Public ContactBruno Alvarenga

Outcome results

None listed

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