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Bilateral Cervical Manipulation (C3/C4) on Thoracoabdominal Kinematics
Sponsor: Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Summary
There is evidence of the interdependence between the diaphragm and the C4 vertebral level with regard to nerve, fascial and muscular connections. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of cervical bilateral manipulation (C3/C4) on the thoracoabdominal kinematics in healthy young adults.
Official title: Influence of Bilateral Cervical Manipulation (C3/C4) on Thoracoabdominal Kinematics on Healthy Young Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-09
Completion Date
2024-12
Last Updated
2024-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
HVLA C3/C4 manipulation
The investigator will apply an anterior and lateral translation associated with extension, homolateral inclination and contralateral rotation of the cervical. This procedure will increase the tension of the soft tissues to reduce the remaining slack and, finally, the thrust will be applied in pure rotation. Subsequently the head of the volunteer will be repositioned in the neutral position without applying any pressure and will wait 10 seconds in this position. Finally, the previous procedure will be repeated to the opposite side.
Sham technique
The investigator will apply an anterior and lateral translation associated with extension, homolateral inclination and contralateral rotation of the cervical until the perception of tissue tension at the point of contact, holding this position for 10 seconds. The investigator then repositions the head of the volunteer in the neutral position without applying pressure, holding again this position for 10 seconds. Finally, the previous procedure will be repeated for the opposite side.
Locations (1)
Escola Superior da Saúde do Porto
Porto, Portugal