A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effects of Reactive Neuromuscular Training on Balance

Balance Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00470938
• Other study ID #: RD0202070062
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• First received: May 4, 2007
• Last updated: February 19, 2008
• Start date: March 2007
• Est. completion date: March 2007

Study information

• Verified date: February 2008
• Source: Logan College of Chiropractic
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Institutional Review Board
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Falls are a major concern for the geriatric population and represent a significant public health problem. Various interventions are being explored to improve balance and decrease falls in the elderly. Success has been shown in some programs; various exercise interventions place emphasis on strength, balance, or endurance exercises. Results reported in the literature are still equivocal. Controversy exists as to optimal types of exercise, and the optimum frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise. It is believed that the SpineForce device, which places a unique combination of strength and balance demands upon the user, can result in rapid increases in balance as compared to other rehabilitation programs. Gains in balance have implications for geriatric populations as well as those seeking enhanced sports performance and injury prevention. The Purpose of this study is to assess the SpineForce device as a novel intervention in the treatment of balance disorders.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 0
• Est. completion date: March 2007
• Est. primary completion date: March 2007
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 20 Years to 30 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Young, healthy adults between the ages of 20 - 30, asymptomatic with respect to any balance specific disorder, and who are currently enrolled at Logan College.

Exclusion Criteria:Exclusion criteria include:

• A previous lower extremity injury;

• Previous lower extremity surgery;

• A visual or vestibular condition with accompanying balance difficulty;

• A diagnosis of Knee osteoarthritis;

• Currently receiving spinal manipulative therapy;

• Current participation in a regular exercise program;

• Use of any prescription medication, or herbal substance that may affect balance;

• Pregnancy

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Balance

Intervention

Device:
• SpineForce Reactive Neuromuscular Trainer

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Logan College of Chiropractic