Effects of Cervical Manipulation on Cervical Rotation Motion and Shoulder Rotational Motion and Strength in Overhead Athletes

Description

This study will examine the effects of a single session of a quick stretch technique delivered to the neck on neck and shoulder motion as well as shoulder strength in collegiate overhead athletes.

Conditions

Cervical Spine, Manipulation, Spinal, Shoulder, Overhead Athlete

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This study will examine the effects of a single session of a quick stretch technique delivered to the neck on neck and shoulder motion as well as shoulder strength in collegiate overhead athletes.

Effects of Cervical Manipulation on Cervical Rotation Range of Motion and Shoulder Rotational Range of Motion and Strength in Overhead Athletes

Effects of Cervical Manipulation on Cervical Rotation Motion and Shoulder Rotational Motion and Strength in Overhead Athletes

Condition
Cervical Spine
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Fairfield

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, 06825

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 years old and above
  • * Current overhead college athlete
  • * No mental health considerations such as generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Sacred Heart University,

Study Record Dates

2025-08