Musculoskeletal performance deficits, including suboptimal lower-limb strength and endurance, in adolescent athletes Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental group received lumbopelvic spinal manipulation (SM) once a week for four weeks, targeting segmental dysfunction identified through motion palpation. The control group continued routin
Sponsors
Beijing Sport University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Medically cleared for physical activity 2. Participating in a structured physical training program 3. No musculoskeletal injuries within the past 3 months 4. No prior exposure to spinal manipulation 5. Provided signed informed consent (by participant and legal guardian)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries 2. Neurological or cardiovascular conditions affecting exercise performance 3. Current use of medications affecting neuromuscular function 4. History of spinal surgery 5. Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lower-limb strength measured using 40 kg squat repetitions to fatigue and 1RM squat test (kg) at baseline and after 4 weeks (post-intervention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Agility measured using the two-point agility test (s) at baseline and post-intervention (week 4) 2. Static balance measured using single-leg balance test (s) at baseline and post-intervention (week 4) 3. Perceived exertion and confidence measured using Session RPE and SRQ immediately after each training session | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXuyang Zhang
Outcome results
None listed