Effect of chiropractic manipulative therapy on reaction time in special operations forces military personnel: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) has been shown to improve reaction time in some clinical studies. Slight changes in reaction time can be critical for military personnel, such as special operation forces (SOF). This trial was conducted to test whether CMT could lead to improved reaction and response time in combat-ready SOF-qualified personnel reporting little or no pain.

Methods

This prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, KY, USA. Active-duty US military participants over the age of 19 years carrying an SOF designation were eligible. Participants were randomly allocated to CMT or wait-list control. One group received four CMT treatments while the other received no treatment within the 2

SUBMITTER: DeVocht JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6318970 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature