Musculoskeletal Equilibrium, Back Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The effect of chiropractic manipulation on spine-related pain and balance in older adults.
Detailed description
Chronic pain and risk factors for falls in older adults are significant public health issues. In order to evaluate an appropriate role for chiropractic in managing these problems in the population, this pilot cohort study will take multiple measurements, both self-reported and functional, on a sample of older adults with chronic spine-related pain who are recruited from the local community and receive chiropractic care in the Cleveland Chiropractic College health center over a four-week period.
Interventions
PROCEDUREChiropractic Manipulation
Sponsors
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Aged 60 or older 2. spine-related pain of \>3 months duration (by self-report).
Exclusion criteria
1. Non-ambulatory 2. chiropractic care or physical therapy within the past month (by self report) 3. contraindications to manipulation, as determined by the clinician through physical exam and x-rays (if indicated) 4. absence of indications for CMT, as determined by the clinician through history, physical exam, orthopedic tests, and static and motion palpation 5. unable to understand English adequately to complete study forms.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Test various recruitment methodologies. | Through December 2008 |
| Describe baseline characteristics of enrolled patients. | Through December 2008 |
| Assess patient outcomes in terms of balance, neck or back pain, and dizziness | Through December 2008 |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed