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Sprinting is a high-intensity activity that depends on anaerobic capacity, neuromuscular efficiency, and volume of oxygen (VO2) max. Although OMT has demonstrated potential in enhancing muscle function, its acute impact on 60-m sprint performance has not been established.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objectives<\/jats:title>\n This randomized controlled study, approved by the Rocky Vista University Institutional Review Board (IRB), aimed to evaluate whether OMT could improve 60-m sprint times in competitive athletes and explore its potential integration into sideline protocols.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Participants were 31 young adults recruited from the community. After providing informed consent, participants completed a standardized 10-min dynamic warm-up, followed by their first timed 60-m sprint trial. Participants were then randomized into two groups: a treatment group receiving a 5-min lower-extremity OMT protocol administered by an osteopathic physician, and a control group receiving 5\u202fmin of sham therapeutic ultrasound (STU). A second 60-m sprint was performed under identical conditions to the first trial. Sprint times were measured individually to ensure consistency.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Statistical analysis revealed modest improvements in sprint times within both groups. The treatment group showed a mean improvement of 0.0693\u202fs, while the control group demonstrated a 0.0275\u202fs improvement. Further paired\n t<\/jats:italic>\n -test analyses showed that the results were not significant.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Although these improvements were not statistically significant, they indicate a slight trend favoring OMT. Between-group analysis did not reveal significant differences (p=0.477), suggesting that the observed changes were comparable across groups. Although OMT produced slight improvements in sprint performance, these changes were not statistically significant. This suggests that OMT may not yield immediate measurable benefits for 60-m sprint times in young adults. However, the observed trend warrants further investigation. Future studies with larger sample sizes, varied athletic populations, and alternative treatment protocols may help clarify the acute effects of OMT on sprint performance. 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