Effects of neck manipulation on shoulder motion and strength in athletes
Effects of Cervical Manipulation on Cervical Rotation Range of Motion and Shoulder Rotational Range of Motion and Strength in Overhead Athletes
This study tests if a quick neck stretch can improve shoulder movement and strength in college athletes who play sports like baseball and swimming.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sacred Heart University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fairfield, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06903793 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines how a quick stretch technique applied to the neck affects neck and shoulder motion, as well as shoulder strength in collegiate athletes who participate in overhead sports like baseball and swimming. Overhead athletes are prone to cervical and shoulder dysfunction due to repetitive high-intensity movements, which can lead to injuries. The research aims to understand the relationship between cervical spinal manipulation and improvements in cervical rotation and shoulder strength, potentially informing rehabilitation and prevention strategies for these athletes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are collegiate athletes aged 18 and older who participate in overhead sports.
Not a fit: Patients with recent shoulder or neck pain, or those who have had upper extremity surgery in the last year, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance shoulder performance and reduce injury risk in overhead athletes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated a link between cervical rotation deficits and shoulder injuries, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where this trial is running
Fairfield, Connecticut
- Sacred Heart University — Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jason K Grimes, PhD
- Email: grimesj@sacredheart.edu
- Phone: 203-396-8018
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.