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Testing a strength and conditioning program to prevent common manipulative technique training injuries in
Christopher J Hodgetts1, Bruce F Walker1
1School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
|July 11, 2018
Summary
A strength and conditioning program may reduce injuries in chiropractic students learning spinal manipulation. This study investigates its effectiveness in preventing injuries during manual therapy training.
Area of Science:
- Chiropractic education
- Sports medicine
- Occupational health
Background:
- Spinal manipulation is a core chiropractic technique.
- Chiropractic students face injury risks due to unfamiliar movements.
- Early strength and conditioning may mitigate these risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a strength and conditioning program for chiropractic students.
- To reduce the incidence and severity of injuries during manual therapy training.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study of 3rd and 4th-year chiropractic students.
- 12-week strength and conditioning program vs. a 12-week walking program.
- Primary outcome: injury rate; Secondary outcome: strength levels.
Main Results:
- The study aims to measure injury rates and strength changes.
- Data will be collected via questionnaires and submaximal strength tests.
Conclusions:
- This is the first large-scale study on strength and conditioning for chiropractic student injury prevention.
- Findings could inform curriculum development and student well-being.
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