Browsing Osteopathy Dissertations and Theses by Title
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An investigation into normative responses for the upper limb neurodynamic test with radial nerve bias
(2013)This study assessed the normative responses to the upper limb neurodynamic test with radial nerve bias (ULNT2b) without the use of subject fixation and stabilisation devices, on 100 asymptomatic participants recruited from ... -
An investigation into pain threshold and tolerance differences between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes and a commensurate group of high intensity training, aerobic and resistance athletes
(2017)BACKGROUND: High-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise is known to raise pain tolerance. There is also some data indicating that participation in high contact martial arts may increase pain tolerance and threshold, ... -
An investigation into the effect of experimental knee pain on quadriceps muscle torque during different contraction types
(2015)Reduced isometric and concentric muscle strength during pain is a common finding, however, the few investigations into the effect of eccentric muscle strength during pain report inconsistent findings. Eccentric contractions ... -
An investigation into the effect of unilateral immobilisation of the upper limb on the physiological responses to stair climbing
(2010)Introduction: Musculoskeletal conditions or injuries to the shoulder are frequently seen within primary healthcare practice, with a number of these complaints resulting in restricted joint mobility. It is known that minor ... -
An investigation into the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment for reducing perimenopausal symptoms
(2012)Background: The onset of perimenopause is a significant life event for a woman, carrying with it physical, medical, psychosocial and cultural significance. An estimated 85% of women report recurring symptoms that occur in ... -
An investigation into the effects of a posterior-to-anterior lumbar mobilisation technique on neurodynamic mobility in the lower limb
(2008)Background and Objectives: Spinal mobilisation is commonly used in the field of manual medicine to address lumbar joint dysfunction. In addition, lumbar mobilisation has been proposed as a method to improve lower limb ... -
An investigation into the effects of manual technique targeted towards psoas major muscle on lumbar range of motion
(2009)Background and objective: The relationship between the psoas muscle and lumbar range of motion has been little investigated. Limited literature exists that has investigated its role in lumbar range of movement. The aim ... -
An investigation into the efficacy of strain-counterstrain technique to produce immediate changes in pressure pain thresholds in symptomatic subjects
(2007)Background and objective: Strain counterstrain (SCS) is an osteopathic technique used by osteopaths and manual therapists for the relief of musculoskeletal pain and associated dysfunction. Limited literature exists to ... -
An investigation into the transition from student to practising osteopath
(2011)As osteopathy within New Zealand continues to gain recognition as an integral component of the mainstream healthcare system, it is important to understand the transition process which occurs as new graduates enter the ... -
An investigation of attitudes and underlying beliefs toward low back pain among osteopathy students using the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ)
(2018)BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is considered one of the most disabling health conditions worldwide. There is overwhelming evidence that psychosocial factors are important risk factors in the development and ... -
An Investigation of Changes in Pressure Pain Threshold Due to Hormone Fluctuations During the Menstrual Cycle
(2006)The aim of this investigation was to evaluate whether there was a change in pressure pain threshold (PPT) over the course of the menstrual cycle. Changes in PPT were measured at 18 anatomical sites that are used in the ... -
Investigation of instruments measuring healthcare practitioners’ attitudes and beliefs toward low back pain : psychometric properties and survey of New Zealand osteopaths and manipulative physiotherapists
(2015)Background: The socioeconomic burden of low back pain highlights the need for effective management of this problem. Healthcare practitioner beliefs are thought to influence the advice and management given to patients with ... -
An investigation of osteopaths’ attitudes and self-reported practices towards psychosocial content in sports-injury rehabilitation
(2021)BACKGROUND: Psychosocial strategies may be useful in sports-injury rehabilitation by positively influencing rehabilitation outcomes. While there has been some investigation into the use of psychosocial strategies by ... -
An investigation of patient experiences of treatment in the cranial field of osteopathy
(2009)There is a wealth of information available in print and other forms of media about osteopathy in general. Significantly less information exists about osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF), and still less information is ... -
An investigation of swimming coaches’ perceptions on injuries in swimming and their self-reported actions towards injury management and prevention
(2021)BACKGROUND: Swimming is a popular and accessible recreational activity and competitive sport in New Zealand. It is also the foundation of many other recreational activities and sports based in, on, and around water. Due ... -
An investigation of test-retest reliability, internal consistency, construct validity, and floor and ceiling effects for the Rowley Self-Efficacy Breathing Scale (RoBE)
(2020)Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is an overarching term used to describe a cluster of chronic breathing disorders that can occur either in excess or in the absence of other cardiopulmonary pathologies (Barker & Everard, 2015). ... -
An investigation of the biological variability of the Triple-Joint Flexion Test in adolescent male athletes using 2-D video analysis
(2015)BACKGROUND: Movement screening has become standard practice in a range of sports injury settings, however, few standardised protocols have undergone rigorous testing, and the biological variability in athletes’ performance ... -
An investigation of the experience of osteopathically treating babies with breastfeeding problems
(2009)Aim – The aim of this phenomenological study was to investigate and describe the osteopath's experience of treating a baby who has problems breastfeeding. Background - Breastfeeding impacts positively on both maternal and ... -
An investigation of the relationship between the y-balance test and the sit-to-raise-test in a sample of active healthy adults : a cross-sectional correlation design
(2016)Background: Both the Y-balance test (YBT) and Sit-To-Raise test (SRT) appear to share similar requirements in terms of physical attributes needed for test performance. Nonetheless, to date, there are no studies comparing ... -
An investigation of why osteopaths choose to leave the profession
(2009)Introduction Osteopathy as a career provides opportunities in primary health care and can be very rewarding. Qualifying as an osteopath involves intensive study and application as well as a temporal and financial commitment ...