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Analysis of a Spinal Mobilisation Intervention in People With Multiple Sclerosis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Spinal Mobilisation Intervention and General Massage for Multiple Sclerosis. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of the study is to measure the effect of a spinal mobilisation intervention on para-spinal muscle tissue quality, functional balance measures, pain and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. The mobilisation intervention group will be compared to a general massage group to analyse the difference between the specificities of the intervention compared to general manual touch. Participants will be randomly allocated to a group condition for a between-subject, repeated measures study. The study hypothesises a decrease in lumbar stiffness, body sway, pain and fatigue post the intervention compared to the general massage group.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
30 minutes spinal mobilisations, rate = 0.37Hz, 22 beats per minute, force = less than grade 1, threshold of 80N, location = L1-L5.
30 minutes manual touch with no specifications or recordings on rate, pressure or location of touch.