Possible Research Projects
There are endless ideas for research projects. In this process, be sure to pick something that you really enjoy and truly want to know more about. Is important to remember that you need to contact Doug Nelson before you begin your research. Here are some possibilities. . .Multi-Therapist Study
This study is a randomized double blind study, our first double blind study. While the Investigators will know the purpose of the study, neither the therapists or the patients will know what the intended outcome is or whether the clients are in the control group or the treatment group. This study needs one lead investigator and two to three therapists who will do the therapy.
In this study, we are taking people with posterior inclination of the pelvis and measuring the length of the hamstring muscles.
Spinal ROM
As mentioned in the Spine and Thorax and Form and Function seminars, we have a way to precisely measure spinal ROM but no norms are known. We can only measure the increase after treatment, not the variance from accepted norms.
In this study, we will measure 1,000 spines, cross referenced by gender, age, and height to ascertain some sort of norm.
Thoracic ROM and Golf
In order to hit a golf ball farther and faster, great ROM of the thoracic spine is needed. In this study, access to computerized golf swing analysis is needed. These are much more readily available than ever before, mostly by golf pros and coaches.
In the study, participants will hit several balls, having their clubhead speed measured via the computer. After PNMT of the thoracic spine, the clubhead speed will again be measured. Greater clubhead speed means greater distance of the ball, something every golfer desires!
Grip StrengthMany athletes require good grip strength to play their sport. Others, like rock climbers, require grip strength to better their performance. This study hopes to determine if PNMT with the forearm flexors can help to increase grip strength. The study will look at subjects with low grip strength to help to increase it, as well as subjects with high grip strength to help increase it even more.
Reduced Cervical Curve
In this study, subjects are chosen who have reduced cervical curve as revealed by radiographs. Subjects are treated and a new X-ray is taken at the end of four months. We are looking to see what effect PNMT may have on restoring the cervical curve.
Psoas and Height
In this study, you will be repeating a study that was already done by us. A subject is measured as to his/her height and then the Psoas is treated. We then measure the height post-treatment. This study has already been done with specific age groups and demographics. We are looking for more subjects at different age groups and genders. what we want to see is of the effect diminishes at a specific age and whether gender has a role.
Adductor Magnus and Hamstring Length
Many anatomists call the Adductor Magnus the fourth hamstring and make a pretty convincing functional case for doing so. In this simple study, we wish know if treating the Adductor Magnus alone will increase the ROM of the hamstrings, as measured in the standard way learned in the Lower Extremity seminar. The goal is to treat at least fifty people.
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