The effect of a spinal thrust manipulation's audible pop on brain wave activity: a quasi-experimental repeated measure design.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

High velocity thrust manipulation is commonly used when managing joint dysfunctions. Often, these thrust maneuvers will elicit an audible pop. It has been unclear what conclusively causes this audible sound and its clinical meaningfulness. This study sought to identify the effect of the audible pop on brainwave activity directly following a prone T7 thrust manipulation in asymptomatic/healthy subjects.

Methods

This was a quasi-experimental repeated measure study design in which 57 subjects completed the study protocol. Brain wave activity was measured with the Emotiv EPOC+, which collects data with a frequency of 128 HZ and has 14 electrodes. Testing was performed in a controlled environment with minimal electrical interference (as measured with a Gauss meter),

SUBMITTER: Sillevis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11216216 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature