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Andrée-Anne Marchand, Laura Mendoza, Claude Dugas

    The Journal of Chiropractic Education
    |January 26, 2017
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    Chiropractic students improved spinal manipulation (SM) accuracy and consistency after a single practice session with feedback. Both variable and constant practice protocols enhanced performance, highlighting the value of feedback in chiropractic training.

    Area of Science:

    • Chiropractic education and biomechanics.
    • Motor learning and skill acquisition in healthcare professions.

    Background:

    • Developing proficiency in spinal manipulation (SM) is crucial for chiropractic students.
    • Understanding the impact of different practice methods on skill acquisition is essential for optimizing training protocols.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of practice variability on chiropractic students' ability to perform spinal manipulations (SMs) with a specific peak force.
    • To compare the efficacy of variable versus constant practice conditions in improving SM performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Forty chiropractic students were assigned to either a variable or constant practice group, performing 45 SMs.
    • Force-time data of SMs were recorded using a computer-connected device.
    • Performance was assessed at baseline, immediately post-practice, and 2 days later, analyzing accuracy (absolute error) and consistency (variable error).
    Keywords:
    ChiropracticLearningManipulation, SpinalMotor Skills

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    Main Results:

    • A single practice session significantly improved SM accuracy and consistency, irrespective of practice type (variable or constant).
    • Preload force increased, while the rate of force application decreased from baseline to retention assessment.
    • Both absolute error and variable error showed significant improvements post-intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • One session of SM practice with feedback enhances peak force accuracy and consistency in chiropractic students.
    • The inclusion of variable practice did not yield significantly different results compared to constant practice for this short-term training.
    • Short, feedback-driven practice sessions are recommended for integration into chiropractic curricula to improve SM skills.