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Effects of Hip Bump Manipulation Versus Sham Treatment in Healthy Adults
Led by Dominican University New York · Updated on 2025-10-14
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
45 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to objectively assess the effects of hip bump manipulation (HBM) on a healthy population aged 18-45 years. We hypothesize that the HBM will improve hip internal rotation passive range of motion, improve the strength of the hip external rotators, decrease compensatory motions in hip flexion during active range of motion, and improve bipodal landing mechanics. Human participants will be analyzed to determine whether the manipulation produces the intended clinical outcomes. While clinicians commonly use this technique, its effectiveness has yet to be substantiated through research. This technique is a high velocity low amplitude thrust to the greater trochanter which theorizes the quick stretch of the external rotator muscles and may improve a malpositioned femoral head within the acetabulum. These improvements may positively affect functional movements such as bipodal landing.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Hip Bump Manipulation Versus Sham Treatment in Healthy Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy individuals
- Aged 18 to 45 years old
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed demoroacetabular labral tear
- Diagnosed osteoarthritis (OA)
- Current or recent (within the past 6 months) low back pain
- Hip or pelvic pain
- Lower extremity injury within the past six months
- Diagnosed scoliosis
- History of surgery involving the femoroacetabular joint (FAJ)
- Known allergic reaction to adhesive or shaving cream used for EMG placement
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, New York, United States, 10962
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Research Team
K
Karl Rusch, B.S., DSc, DPT
CONTACT
S
Stephen Rodriguez, B.S., DSc, MPS PT, DPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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