CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Cervical Manipulation on Cervical Rotation Motion and Shoulder Rotational Motion and Strength in Overhead Athletes

United States20 participantsStarted 2025-04-07

Plain-language summary

This study will examine the effects of a single session of a quick stretch technique delivered to the neck on neck and shoulder motion as well as shoulder strength in collegiate overhead athletes.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old and above * Current overhead college athlete * No mental health considerations such as generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia Exclusion Criteria: * Upper extremity surgery in the last year * Current shoulder pain * Current neck pain * Recent episodes of vertigo, dizziness, and migraines * Recent motor vehicle accident * History of cardiovascular disease such as hypertension, heart attack, stroke, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, arrhythmias, heart valve disease, congenital heart defects, and aortic aneurysm * Fear or unwillingness to undergo cervical manipulation

What they're measuring

Cervical rotation active range of motion

Timeframe: from baseline to immediately post-intervention

Shoulder Rotational range of motion

Timeframe: from baseline to immediately post-intervention

Shoulder Rotational strength

Timeframe: from baseline to immediately post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06903793

SponsorSacred Heart University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-13

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