RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07725198

Immediate Neuromuscular Responses of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior Following Upper Cervical Manual Therapy


Sponsor

Florida Gulf Coast University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study used a prospective, randomized, repeated-measures experimental design to investigate the immediate effects of two upper cervical manual therapy interventions on craniovertebral angle (CVA), clinician-perceived atlas position, and musculoskeletal ultrasound-derived obliquus capitis inferior (OCI) muscle morphology


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Thrust long-axis manipulation of C1-C2 for people with head and neck and headache. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERThrust long-axis manipulation of C1-C2

One thrust manipulation is provided in the thrust group. a 5 second long axis hold traction of C1-C2 was repeated 3 times in the mobilization group


Locations(1)

Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb Hall 101

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

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