This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the effect of counterstrain manual manipulation treatment on pain and spasticity. Counterstrain is a common therapy in osteopathic medicine. The technique locates "tender points" and passively and gently places the patient in a position of comfort to reduce the tenderness. If included, participants will undergo counterstrain osteopathic manual manipulation three times per week for four weeks. Final testing for pain, spasticity and quality of life will be performed after 4 weeks.
Type
Details
If included, the participants will receive 12 sessions (3 sessions per week) of counterstrain osteopathic manual manipulation treatment in 4 weeks.
Main benefits
Pain
Additional benefits
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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