Gentle neck release and its effect on balance
This study tests a gentle hands-on technique (suboccipital inhibition) to see if it can improve your balance. It may help if you are a healthy young adult interested in how bodywork affects stability.
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Who can take part
- Are between 18 and 35 years old.
- Are generally healthy (no major medical conditions, as listed below).
- Have not had recent falls or surgery on your spine or feet.
- Do not have any known balance problems or neurological (brain/nerve) disorders.
- Are not taking medications that affect your brain or nervous system.
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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