A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study of the Effects of Instrument-Applied Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Postural Control

A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study of the Effects of Instrument-Applied Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Postural Control

To determine the effects of instrument-applied chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) on postural control.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Students, staff or faculty

Exclusion Criteria:

• No previous lower extremity injury, surgery, visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance
• Systemic illness that could have an adverse effect on balance
• Local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity
• any unstable joints of the lower extremity
• Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours
• Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance
• Pregnancy