Effects of Chiropractic Ankle Manipulation on Squat Jump Height and Ankle Movement in Recreational Athletes Aged 18 to 35

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to determine if chiropractic ankle manipulation can improve squat jump performance in recreational athletes aged 18 to 35. It will also explore the relationship among chiropractic ankle manipulation, ankle range of motion, and squat jump performance. The study compares participants who receive chiropractic ankle manipulations with those who rest quietly to evaluate any changes in jump height and ankle movement. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive a chiropractic ankle manipulation involving a short lever, high velocity, low-amplitude thrust directed at both ankles to improve ankle dorsiflexion. The control group will rest quietly in a supine position for five minutes. Both interventions happen during a single testing session. During this session, participants will have their ankle range of motion and squat jump performance measured before and immediately after their assigned intervention. Researchers will also assess leg muscle power, contraction velocity, and rate of force development. The study involves one visit lasting a short period, with all measurements and interventions completed on the same day.

Squat Jump Performance and Chiropractic Ankle Manipulation