The effects of lumbar spine manipulation versus lower extremity manipulation on agility in asymptomatic athletes
- Authors: Lindeque, Corné
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Motor ability , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Athletes - Health and hygiene , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93111 , uj:20309 , Citation: Lindeque, C. 2016. The effects of lumbar spine manipulation versus Lower extremity manipulation on agility in Asymptomatic athletes.
- Description: Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective method of pre-event treatment for asymptomatic patients through comparing lumbar spine manipulation, lower extremity manipulation and a combination of both on the effect of explosive power and agility, as a measure of improvement. Method: Thirty asymptomatic athletes of moderate to high activity, indicated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) participated in this study. Participants were randomly allocated into three equal groups. Group 1 received lumbar spine and pelvis manipulation. Group 2 received lower limb manipulation only and Group 3 received a combination of lumbar spine, pelvis and lower extremity manipulation. Participants had to meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria to be part of the study. Procedure: The study consisted of six consultations over a three week period, with intervention on every consultation and objective data obtained before and after intervention. The intervention period consisted of motion palpation of the specific groups’ regions and manipulative therapy of the findings in each region. Results: All three groups showed improvements in jump height, jump pressure output and the Illinois test. Group 1 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.26 cm, 2.5 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.32 seconds average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 2 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.10 cm, 1.7 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.03 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 3 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.09 cm, 2.8 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.86 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Analysis done on the immediate effect of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT) on the hang time during the vertical jump test, displayed an overall statistically significant effect 33 %. Although some effect was achieved, the intervention had no constant improvement on the jump hang time. The minor result was attributed to the small changes in readings. Conclusion: Although results obtained were not statistically significant (p>0.05), it demonstrated from a clinical perspective that interventions caused an improvement in jump height, jump pressure output and the Illinois tests’ time in all three groups. Group 3 showed a greater improvement in every aspect, despite being the group with the least demographical advantage. Group 1 had the second best results...
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- Authors: Lindeque, Corné
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Motor ability , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Athletes - Health and hygiene , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93111 , uj:20309 , Citation: Lindeque, C. 2016. The effects of lumbar spine manipulation versus Lower extremity manipulation on agility in Asymptomatic athletes.
- Description: Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective method of pre-event treatment for asymptomatic patients through comparing lumbar spine manipulation, lower extremity manipulation and a combination of both on the effect of explosive power and agility, as a measure of improvement. Method: Thirty asymptomatic athletes of moderate to high activity, indicated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) participated in this study. Participants were randomly allocated into three equal groups. Group 1 received lumbar spine and pelvis manipulation. Group 2 received lower limb manipulation only and Group 3 received a combination of lumbar spine, pelvis and lower extremity manipulation. Participants had to meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria to be part of the study. Procedure: The study consisted of six consultations over a three week period, with intervention on every consultation and objective data obtained before and after intervention. The intervention period consisted of motion palpation of the specific groups’ regions and manipulative therapy of the findings in each region. Results: All three groups showed improvements in jump height, jump pressure output and the Illinois test. Group 1 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.26 cm, 2.5 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.32 seconds average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 2 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.10 cm, 1.7 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.03 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 3 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.09 cm, 2.8 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.86 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Analysis done on the immediate effect of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT) on the hang time during the vertical jump test, displayed an overall statistically significant effect 33 %. Although some effect was achieved, the intervention had no constant improvement on the jump hang time. The minor result was attributed to the small changes in readings. Conclusion: Although results obtained were not statistically significant (p>0.05), it demonstrated from a clinical perspective that interventions caused an improvement in jump height, jump pressure output and the Illinois tests’ time in all three groups. Group 3 showed a greater improvement in every aspect, despite being the group with the least demographical advantage. Group 1 had the second best results...
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The effects of lumbar spine manipulation versus lower extremity manipulation on agility in asymptomatic athletes
- Authors: Lindeque, Corné
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Motor ability , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Athletes - Health and hygiene , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91298 , uj:20092
- Description: Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective method of pre-event treatment for asymptomatic patients through comparing lumbar spine manipulation, lower extremity manipulation and a combination of both on the effect of explosive power and agility, as a measure of improvement. Method: Thirty asymptomatic athletes of moderate to high activity, indicated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) participated in this study. Participants were be randomly allocated into three equal groups. Group 1 received lumbar spine and pelvis manipulation. Group 2 received lower limb manipulation only and Group 3 received a combination of lumbar spine, pelvis and lower extremity manipulation. Participants had to meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria to be part of the study. The study consisted of six consultations over a three week period, with intervention on every consultation and objective data obtained before and after intervention. The intervention period consisted of motion palpation of the specific groups’ regions and manipulative therapy of the findings in each region. Results: All three groups showed improvements in jump height, jump pressure output and the Illinois test. Group 1 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.26 cm, 2.5 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.32 seconds average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 2 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.10 cm, 1.7 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.03 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 3 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.09 cm, 2.8 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.86 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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- Authors: Lindeque, Corné
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Motor ability , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Athletes - Health and hygiene , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91298 , uj:20092
- Description: Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective method of pre-event treatment for asymptomatic patients through comparing lumbar spine manipulation, lower extremity manipulation and a combination of both on the effect of explosive power and agility, as a measure of improvement. Method: Thirty asymptomatic athletes of moderate to high activity, indicated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) participated in this study. Participants were be randomly allocated into three equal groups. Group 1 received lumbar spine and pelvis manipulation. Group 2 received lower limb manipulation only and Group 3 received a combination of lumbar spine, pelvis and lower extremity manipulation. Participants had to meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria to be part of the study. The study consisted of six consultations over a three week period, with intervention on every consultation and objective data obtained before and after intervention. The intervention period consisted of motion palpation of the specific groups’ regions and manipulative therapy of the findings in each region. Results: All three groups showed improvements in jump height, jump pressure output and the Illinois test. Group 1 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.26 cm, 2.5 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.32 seconds average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 2 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.10 cm, 1.7 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.03 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test. Group 3 showed an average increase in jump height of 3.09 cm, 2.8 Pa average increase in pressure output and 1.86 second average increase for the run of the Illinois test... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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The immediate effect of spinal manipulative therapy on movement time
- Authors: Berry, Hannah Morna
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Spinal adjustment , Motor ability , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124354 , uj:20906
- Description: Abstract: Aim: The primary aim of this study was to explore the immediate effect that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had on a predefined motor task by measuring the time it took to complete a motor task in asymptomatic individuals, or by assessing the movement time (MT). Movement time is measured using Fitts’ Law. This study also focused on assessing if there was any specific region receiving spinal manipulative therapy that yielded greater results. Method: A total of 100 participants volunteered for this study. There were 52 female participants and 48 male participants that were selected. The participants were between the ages of 18 and 40 years of age. The participants were screened by means of an inclusion and exclusion criteria and those who were eligible, were invited to take part in the study. The participants were randomly allocated into 1 of 4 groups. Each group therefore consisted of 25 participants. Group 1 was the combination group and received SMT to dysfunctional vertebral segments located within the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac regions. Group 2 received SMT to dysfunctional vertebral segments located within the cervical spine only. Group 3 received SMT to dysfunctional vertebral segments located within the thoracic region and the 4th and final group received SMT to dysfunctional segments located within the lumbar and or sacroiliac regions. Procedure: Due to the nature of the study design, the participants were only required for a single treatment. The participants were required to complete two objective tests, namely the Fitts’ Tapping Task (FTT) and the Generalised Fitts’ Law Model Builder (GFLMB), before any treatment was administered. The researcher then manipulated the dysfunctional vertebral segments that was assessed via motion palpation to the various regions according to each participant’s specific group. The participants were then required to redo the two tests immediately again following treatment... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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- Authors: Berry, Hannah Morna
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Spinal adjustment , Motor ability , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124354 , uj:20906
- Description: Abstract: Aim: The primary aim of this study was to explore the immediate effect that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) had on a predefined motor task by measuring the time it took to complete a motor task in asymptomatic individuals, or by assessing the movement time (MT). Movement time is measured using Fitts’ Law. This study also focused on assessing if there was any specific region receiving spinal manipulative therapy that yielded greater results. Method: A total of 100 participants volunteered for this study. There were 52 female participants and 48 male participants that were selected. The participants were between the ages of 18 and 40 years of age. The participants were screened by means of an inclusion and exclusion criteria and those who were eligible, were invited to take part in the study. The participants were randomly allocated into 1 of 4 groups. Each group therefore consisted of 25 participants. Group 1 was the combination group and received SMT to dysfunctional vertebral segments located within the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac regions. Group 2 received SMT to dysfunctional vertebral segments located within the cervical spine only. Group 3 received SMT to dysfunctional vertebral segments located within the thoracic region and the 4th and final group received SMT to dysfunctional segments located within the lumbar and or sacroiliac regions. Procedure: Due to the nature of the study design, the participants were only required for a single treatment. The participants were required to complete two objective tests, namely the Fitts’ Tapping Task (FTT) and the Generalised Fitts’ Law Model Builder (GFLMB), before any treatment was administered. The researcher then manipulated the dysfunctional vertebral segments that was assessed via motion palpation to the various regions according to each participant’s specific group. The participants were then required to redo the two tests immediately again following treatment... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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