Abstract
High-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulations are complex psychomotor skills, perceived to be the foundation of chiropractic techniques. Learning to master these complex skills have been proven to be challenging. A common downfall for novice manipulators is that they struggle to achieve the adequate velocity and force that is expected of them for a spinal manipulation. The ultimate goal is to develop the skills to perform manipulations on a diverse population, in variable conditions and with the ability to adapt the manipulation according to the unique needs of each patient. Numerous studies have been performed that investigate alternative methods for improving spinal manipulation learning other than the traditional method of mimicking the skills shown by a chiropractic lecturer and practising these skills on peers. A review performed in 2016 reported the best evidence synthesis of teaching spinal manipulations to chiropractic students. With the continued development of technology, multiple studies have since emerged to add to the enhancement of learning spinal manipulation skills...
M.Tech. (Chiropractic)