Manual therapy for archers
This study tests whether manual therapy (a type of hands-on treatment) can help improve shooting performance and reduce discomfort in archers. If you are an active archer in good health, you may be able to join and receive this therapy as part of the study.
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Who can take part
- You must be an active archer, training at least two times a week for the past six months.
- You need to be generally healthy, with no current injuries or illnesses.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be willing to take part in all parts of the study.
- You should not have had any recent shoulder, elbow, or wrist injuries, or joint pain, in the last six months.
- You should not have loose leg joints or any nerve or connective tissue disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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