Spinal Manipulation
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Logan Basic Technique apex contact adjustment (LBT); on the motor recruitment pattern in the erector spinae group via surface EMG.
Detailed description
LBT is a low force adjusting technique that focuses on the foundation segment of the spine, the sacrum, with application of contact on the sacrotuberous ligament which relieves fatigued and strained muscles, particularly intrinsic muscles of the back. Surface electromyography (EMG) is a method of analyzing the activity level of superficial muscles. It is convenient and advantageous when studying muscle relaxation which occurs in biofeedback studies
Interventions
PROCEDURELogan Basic Technique and Surface EMG
Participant will receive a brief Basic Technique and Surface EMG examination and Basic Technique treatment.
OTHERSurface EMG
Surface EMG only, no intervention
PROCEDURELogan Basic Technique Sham
Participants will receive a sham Basic Technique treatment, not indicated by examination.
Sponsors
Logan College of Chiropractic
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Students in trimesters 1 - 3. * Naive to the Logan Basic Technique adjusting protocol.
Exclusion criteria
* Students in trimesters 4 - 10. * Pregnant females or females who can possibly be pregnant.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surface EMG | 15 minute sEMG: 5 mins before, 5 mins during and 5 mins after intervention |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed