EVALUATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF CHIROPRACTIC ON THE POSTURE OF VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES
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https://doi.org/10.56238/levv17n58-004Keywords:
Chiropractic Manipulation, Volleyball, Athletic Performance, PostureAbstract
Introduction: The possibility of major injuries in sports, especially in high-performance athletes, and in volleyball, since its creation, it quickly became popular in several countries, attracting many practitioners. Injuries are frequent, especially in the region of the shoulder girdle and lower limbs, which can cause several postural changes, resulting in a sports deficit in these athletes. Objectives: To evaluate the influence of chiropractic on the posture of volleyball athletes using the APECS application. Methodology: A longitudinal clinical study was carried out in volleyball athletes (n = 22) to evaluate the impact of a single chiropractic session on physical performance, using posture assessments with the APECS application and a sports performance perception questionnaire. They underwent an initial assessment with the APECS application and a questionnaire, then received a manipulative session and underwent another posture analysis (week 0). In week 1, a new posture analysis took place. The same questionnaire and another posture analysis were performed in the last assessment (week 4). Statistical analysis was performed using Graphpad Prism 9 software. Results: Chiropractic treatment improved body alignment, with a greater response from the group with less volleyball experience (G-10). Both groups had a positive response in relation to anterior and lateral body alignment; G+10 had significant improvements in knee and foot alignment, and G-10, in head alignment. The intervention did not change strength, flexibility, agility and coordination, but increased the overall comfort of the athletes. Conclusion: The study showed that chiropractic can improve posture and comfort of volleyball athletes, especially among those with less practice time. In less experienced athletes, a significant improvement in anterior and lateral body alignment was observed, favoring sports performance. However, these effects were temporary, thus indicating the need for maintenance sessions to sustain postural benefits.
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