Ankle Chiropractic Manipulation and Its Effect on Squat Jump Height

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares squat jump performance after chiropractic ankle manipulations versus a no-treatment control. Participants undergo a single testing session to measure ankle range of motion and squat jump height before and after the assigned intervention. The trial also explores how ankle mobility relates to jump performance, aiming to clarify potential neuromuscular links between manipulation, range of motion, and athletic performance.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria

* age range from 18 to 35 years old; and
* participating in recreational exercise, three times a week for at least 30 minutes. Recreational exercise includes ball sports (e.g. soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc.), racket sports (e.g. tennis, pickle ball, racket ball, etc.), strength/combat sports (e.g. weight lifting, boxing, martial arts, kickboxing, etc.), endurance sports (running, cycling, rock climbing, etc.), snow/ice sports (downhill or cross-county skiing, snow shoeing, hockey, etc.), interval training (e.g., high-intensity interval training), sprint interval training, repeated sprint training etc.) or moderate-intensity aerobic activities (step classes, dance classes, hiking, etc.)

Exclusion Criteria

* professional or amateur ranked athlete;
* participation in water sports (swimming, water aerobics, kayaking, water skiing, etc.) to meet the recreational exercise inclusion criteria
* acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury / condition of the feet, ankles, knees, and/or hips;
* acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury / condition of the spine;
* pregnancy or there is a possibility of pregnancy.
* any diagnosed medical condition; and
* any prescribed medications with the exceptions of birth control, anxiety, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications.

Where it's running

• Biomechanics Laboratory at Northeast College of Health Sciences
  Seneca Falls, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jeanmarie R Burke, PhD
• Email: jburke@northeastcollege.edu
• Phone: 315 568-3869

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.