Effects of Specific Thoracic Spine Mobilizations on Muscle Activity in a Healthy Volunteer Population

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE, AMIENS · Apr 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how specific movements of the upper back, known as thoracic spine mobilizations, can affect muscle activity and strength in healthy people. The researchers want to find out if these movements, which are a type of hands-on therapy, can help improve muscle control in the back area. To do this, they have created three groups: one that will receive the therapy, a control group that will not receive any treatment, and another group that is monitored without intervention. This approach will help the researchers understand the true effects of the therapy while considering other factors that might influence the results.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old and in good health. They must not have had any serious back injuries, surgeries, or chronic health conditions in the past six months. Participants can expect to engage in some hands-on treatment sessions and will be monitored for any changes in muscle strength and activity. It's also important to note that people with certain medical conditions or circumstances, such as being pregnant or having a pacemaker, won't be eligible for this study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Ages 18 to 65,
• • healthy volunteer,
• • membership in a social security scheme
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Severe spinal trauma within the last 6 months
• • history of low back pain, back pain, and/or neck pain within the last 6 months,
• • history of spinal surgery,
• • history of chronic systemic disease (cardiac, respiratory, diabetes, etc.),
• • volunteer with Pacemaker, history of rheumatological pathology (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Scheuermann's disease, etc.),
• • patient under guardianship,curatorship, safeguard of justice, patient deprived of liberty, pregnant woman and patient without Red Flags Social Security described in literature.