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Neuromuscular Effects of Spinal Manipulation in Individuals Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

NCT07032623 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2025-06-27

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Summary

This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of spinal manipulation on neuromuscular control in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during a single-leg vertical drop landing task. The intervention group will receive spinal manipulation, while the control group will not receive any therapeutic intervention. The main question it aims to answer is:

• Can spinal manipulation induce changes in muscle activation, co-contraction magnitude, and biomechanical parameters during landing?

Conditions

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Spinal Manipulation

The spinal manipulation will target the sacroiliac joint using the global pelvic manipulation technique. Participants will be positioned in lateral decubitus with the ACL-reconstructed limb placed uppermost. The therapist will apply progressive rotation and flexion at the hip and knee joints to increase tissue tension. To establish contact, the therapist's knee will be placed against the participant's flexed knee. A high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust will then be delivered to optimize joint motion, with cavitation being monitored throughout the procedure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-03
Primary Completion
2025-04-30
Completion
2025-06-03

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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