SPARQ and Core Proprioception

October 27, 2008 updated by: Logan College of Chiropractic

The Relationship of Core Stability to Core Proprioception

The purpose of this investigation is to determine the relationship of core stability to core proprioception

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

As no previous research has been reported correlating the SPARQtm method of athletic performance with the McGill Side Bridge test and core joint position error, this study is designed as a pilot. The subject's core stability will be measured with the SPARQtm method of athletic performance and the McGill Side Bridge test for core stability. Core proprioception will be determined using the standard test for proprioception, Joint Position Error (JPE) testing, with the Skill Technologies motion capture device. All participants will receive the SPARQtm method of athletic performance testing, the McGill Side Bridge test for core stability and the core joint position error tests twice, one week apart.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Missouri
      • Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63006
        • Logan College of Chiropractic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

asymptomatic normals

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • college student, staff, or faculty members;
  • History of thoracic / lumbar injuries for inclusion into the injured group.
  • No history of thoracic / lumbar injuries for inclusion into the normal group.
  • Ages 20 to 50
  • History of previous athletic performance.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous lower extremity injury, surgery, visual or vestibular condition affecting balance
  • Current acute illness that have an adverse effect on balance or core strength
  • Local infection, injury or other malignancy
  • Any unstable joints of the lower extremity or spine
  • Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours
  • Prescription medication or supplement that affects blood pressure
  • Pregnancy
  • Diagnosis of severe hypertension (200-161/120-100 mmHg)
  • Incapable of exercise for 15 minutes without hortness of breath
  • Heart failure, kidney diseases and mental disorders

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Group 1
male & female college students ages 20 to 50, asymptomatic normals
Other: No Intervention
male & female college students ages 20 to 50, asymptomatic normals

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Mcgill sidebridge test proprioception testing SPARQ testing
Time Frame: Two testing sessions one week apart.
Two testing sessions one week apart.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 22, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 23, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

October 27, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 28, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 27, 2008

Last Verified

October 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RD1028080161

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