Browsing Osteopathy Dissertations and Theses by Title
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GPs and the unexplored world of osteopathy : a descriptive study
(2017)BACKGROUND: The relationship between osteopaths and General Practitioners (GPs) is of key importance to the development of osteopathy as a profession in New Zealand (NZ). Gaining an understanding of what lies behind the ... -
Gradual-onset surfing injuries in New Zealand : a retrospective epidemiological study
(2017)OBJECTIVES: Gradual-onset injuries associated with surfing have not previously been closely examined. Therefore, the objective of this retrospective cross-sectional survey was to investigate the self-reported types, body ... -
Identification of clinical predictors for recovery from shoulder pain following ultrasound guided corticosteroid injection into the subacromial- subdeltoid bursa
(2020)INTRODUCTION TO THE THESIS The study reported in this thesis investigates predictors of success following a corticosteroid injection (CSI) into the subacromial-subdeltoid (SASD) bursa of the glenohumeral (GH) joint. ... -
Identification, assessment and management of mood disorders in clients by osteopathic practitioners in New Zealand
(2008)Background: Mood disorder with its high global prevalence rate is a major public health issue imposing a considerable burden on the community. Early detection and intervention of mood disorders in the primary care setting ... -
The identification, assessment and management of somatisation in clients of osteopathic practitioners in New Zealand
(2011)Background: Somatisation has a high prevalence in all cultures, and can lead to disability and become a socioeconomic problem. In an osteopathic clinical environment, identification and management of somatisation could be ... -
The immediate effect of a 5-minute flexed posture on lumbar spine reposition sense
(2009)Proprioceptive control is considered important for maintenance of spinal stability and prevention of injury, and evidence exists to suggest that spinal proprioceptive structures, which are reflexive and viscoelastic, may ... -
The immediate effect of osteopathic ‘rib raising’ technique on heart rate variability : a randomised sham controlled experiment
(2012)Objective: To investigate application of an Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) known as Rib Raising Technique (RRT) and measure its effects on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) by detecting changes in Heart Rate ... -
The immediate effects of dry needling levator scapulae on neck rotation range of motion
(2013)OBJECTIVE: To determine the immediate effect of dry needling levator scapulae on neck rotation. DESIGN: Within subject pre-post intervention design. PARTICIPANTS: 31 participants (n=19 males; n=12 females; mean age ... -
Immediate effects of high-velocity thrust to the cervical spine on pressure pain threshold and pain-free grip strength in subjects with lateral epicondylalgia
(2011)Background and objective: To measure the immediate effect of a High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) manipulation targeting the C5/6 vertebral segment on pain intensity in subjects with Lateral Epicondylalgia (LE). Design: ... -
The immediate effects of manual therapy on dorsiflexion and joint position sense at the talocrural joint in participants with a history of lateral ankle sprain
(2012)The purpose of this literature review is to explore the literature pertaining to normal ankle function, ankle dysfunction and lateral ankle sprains to provide a theoretical background for further study. Firstly the literature ... -
Induction of descending inhibition of dorsal horn neurons by transcranial direct current stimulation of the primary motor cortex
(2016)BACKGROUND: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an inexpensive, safe, and portable therapy that shows promise in the treatment of chronic pain. While this therapy operates by polarizing neuronal membrane ... -
The influence of ‘American’ and ‘Russian’ kettlebell swings on glenohumeral positioning
(2019)BACKGROUND: Shoulders are one of the most common sites for pain and/or dysfunction among athletes especially with overhead exercise. With increasing interest in bootcamp and CrossFit® style exercise has come an increase ... -
Inter and intra-examiner reliability of ultrasound elastography for assessment of the anterior thigh in healthy adults
(2016)BACKGROUND: To date there are few studies of acceptable methodological quality investigating the reliability of elastography ultrasound use in the lower limb. The aim of the study was to investigate the inter and ... -
Inter and intra-rater reliability of rating criteria for the Floor Sitting Posture Screen
(2012)Background: Visual assessment of posture and movement is commonly used by musculoskeletal therapists. Postures have historically been assessed using subjective criteria. Recently, however, a number of new rating protocols ... -
Inter and intra-rater reliability of the manual assessment of respiratory motion ('MARM' technique) in adults
(2013)AIM: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the inter- and intra-rater reliability of a "manual assessment of breathing" (MARM). A secondary aim was to explore the relationship between Breath Holding Time (BHT), ... -
Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the Triple Joint Flexion Test (TJFT) scores in adolescent field and court athletes by novice raters
(2015)BACKGROUND: Despite the common use of lower limb movement screening tools, the limitations for clinical use are not well understood. In a movement screening context, there are two sources of variation associated with ... -
Intra-oral osteopathic technique for chronic temporomandibular disorders
(2015)BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) will be experienced by many of the population with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The management of chronic TMD can be challenging as well as costly. Manual therapies ... -
Intra-rater reliability of measuring diaphragm thickness utilising ultrasound imaging by a non-sonographer practitioner
(2018)BACKGROUND: As the primary muscle of ventilation, the diaphragm has a pivotal role in breathing, and in maintaining homeostasis for all other body systems. There have been several previous studies assessing reliability ... -
The intra-session and inter-session reliability of centre-of-pressure based measures of postural sway within a normal population
(2010)The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the intra- and inter-session reliability of centre-of-pressure (COP) based measures of postural stability of a normal population and (2) establish a standardised protocol ... -
Investigating inter-relationships between pain, mobility, and posture following osteopathic treatment in patients with chronic neck pain
(2013)BACKGROUND: Previous studies have investigated the benefits of osteopathic treatment on pain and disability associated with neck pain but variables associated with treatment efficacy are unclear. This study aimed to ...
