Strength
Conditions
Brief summary
This pilot study is designed to analyze the effects of Vibration Therapy (VT) on grip strength and level of forearm contraction by measuring hand grip dynamometry and surface Electromyography (sEMG) using the BioPac sEMG and digital dynamometry devices after the application of both passive and active Vibrational Therapy (VT) using the PowerPlate.
Interventions
PROCEDUREVibration with flexion
Vibration with forearm flexion (active contraction)
PROCEDUREVibration without flexion
Vibration without forearm flexion (passive)
Sponsors
Logan College of Chiropractic
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* participants will be Logan students, faculty and staff 18-65 yoa * asymptomatic subject will be included in the study * participants must complete a survey and consent form * only participants that meet the criteria of the survey will be accepted in the study
Exclusion criteria
* participant with any recent or past disease/injuries/trauma/fracture (i.e., arthritis, carpal tunnel, etc.) * who have had joint replacements * who are currently engaging in physical rehabilitation * who are pregnant will be excluded from the study * history of cardiovascular disease * history of cancer * history of epilepsy * history of diabetes mellitus, or past retinal surgeries * participants cannot have Chiropractic manipulation or engage in weight lifting or other extreme exercise throughout the duration of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surface EMG and Grip Strength Dynamometry | Pre and Post treatment |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactJohn Zhang, MD, PhD
Outcome results
None listed