Algometer and Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial Protocol

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship of pelvic blocking and protocol for cranial adjusting with specific pain areas as outlined by Dr. Bertrand DeJarnette in the Category II/sacroiliac protocol. An algometer will be used to determine the level of pain at specific points before and after each treatment of pelvic blocking with or without cranial adjusting.

Official Title
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An Investigation of Algometer Readings for DeJarnette Category II Indicators After Category II Blocking and Cranial Protocol

Conditions
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Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: Category II Pelvic Blocking
* Procedure: Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial
* Procedure: Cranial Only


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Logan student, staff or faculty Age 18 - 60 No chiropractic adjustment 2 weeks prior to beginning the study Show the DeJarnette Category II indicators Exclusion Criteria: Previous lower extremity, first rib and spine injury, surgery Local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity and the nervous system Unstable joints of the lower extremity and/or first rib and/or spine Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect the nervous system Contraindication to DeJarnette Category II Pelvis Blocking Pregnancy Significant lower lumbar involvement Diabetes, shortness of breath on light physical activity, cardiovascular disease Numbness and/or tingling in the lower extremities

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| No Intervention: A<br> | |
| Experimental: B<br> | Procedure: Category II Pelvic Blocking<br>* Supine Orthopedic Blocking consists of placing padded wedges underneath the Ilium and greater trochanter to correct pelvic torsion and associated sacroiliac dysfunction.<br>|
| Experimental: C<br> | Procedure: Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial<br>* Supine Orthopedic Blocking consists of placing padded wedges underneath the Ilium and greater trochanter to correct pelvic torsion and associated sacroiliac dysfunction. During pelvic blocking a cranial procedure is performed using a zygomae release and sphenobasilar release. These cranial procedures are manual therapy procedures using light pressure from hand and/or finger contacts.<br>|
| Experimental: D<br> | Procedure: Cranial Only<br>* Without pelvic blocking a cranial procedure is performed using a zygomae release and sphenobasilar release. These cranial procedures are manual therapy procedures using light pressure from hand and/or finger contacts.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Algometer readings |  | pre and post treatment intervention | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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sacroiliac joint dysfunction, algometer, Chiropractic, Manual Therapy, indicator points associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction