CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Lumbar and Sacroiliac Manipulation on Football Players

Turkey (Türkiye)45 participantsStarted 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to assess the immediate effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation methods on the lumbar and sacroiliac regions on professional soccer players' flexibility and leaping abilities.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signing the voluntary consent form * Being a male * Being between ages of 18 - 35 * Playing professional soccer for a minimum of 6 months * Asymptomatic dysfunction of the lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint. Exclusion Criteria: * Having an injury in the lower extremities * Lumbar spine and sacroiliac region in the last 6 months * Having a contraendication to the chiropractic treatments

What they're measuring

V-Sit Reach Test

Timeframe: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.

Vertical Jump

Timeframe: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.

Horizontal Jump

Timeframe: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06568666

SponsorSEFA HAKTAN HATIK

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

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