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The effect of heat therapy on post-dry needling soreness in the deltoid muscle of asymptomatic subjects

Govender, Merissa (2011)

Background: Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a condition characterized by the development of hyperirritable foci in muscle. Treatments include modalities such as cryotherapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, ischeamic compression ...
The effect of Kinesioª tape on quadriceps muscle power output, length/tension, and hip and knee range of motion in asymptomatic cyclists

Nelson, Dani Keren (2011)

Background: As Kinesio® tape may increase range of motion, facilitate muscle function, enhance circulation, and normalize muscle length/tension ratios creating optimal force, use of this athletic tape has gained popularity ...
The effect of Kinesio ª taping space-correction-technique on post-needling soreness in the trapezius muscle trigger point two

Zuidewind, Mark (2011)

Dry needling (DN) fanning technique is an effective treatment for myofascial trigger points (MTP), however, it causes swelling and intramuscular haemorrhage which results in post-needling soreness (PNS). Kinesio ® taping ...
Effect of nanoclay in HDPE–glass fiber composites on processing, structure, and properties

Mohan, T. P.; Kanny, Krishnan (Taylor and Francishttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09243046.2012.736348, 2012-10-23)

Natural Na+ montmorillonite (MMT) microclay and organo-treated MMT nanoclay were independently filled in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) polymer and HDPE–glass fiber (GF) composite and the rheological and mechanical ...
The effect of optimizing cerebral tissue oxygen saturation on markers of neurological injury during coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Harilall, Yakeen (2011)

Surgical revascularization of the coronary arteries is a cornerstone of cardiothoracic surgery. The enduring nature of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) bespeaks of its history and proven efficacy. However, cerebral ...
The effect of organizational change on productivity : a case study of a safety glass manufacturing division within the PG Group

Laudenberg, Peter (2005)

The research problem investigates to what extent the introduction of change has affected employee motivation and job satisfaction with reference to organizational productivity.
The effect of Phosphoricum acidum 200CH on the adverse physiological effects induced by exercise in cyclists

Pantalone, Giovanni (2011)

The treatment with homoeopathic remedies, namely Phosphoricum acidum 200CH has proved to be effective in many clinical situations; however confirmation of its use within the sporting industry is limited. This study aimed ...
The effect of sacroiliac joint manipulation, when combined with conventional treatment, in the management of chronic hamstring strains

Allison, Brett Michael (2012)

Background: Hamstring muscle strains are a common musculoskeletal injury amongst athletes, with a high rate of recurrence that suggests room for improvement in the treatment and management of these injuries. Cibulka et al. ...
The effect of segmental manipulation of the cervical spine on grip strength in patients with mechanical cervical spine dysfunction

Naidoo, Trevor Pragasen (2002)

Chiropractic researchers have hypothesized as to how the removal of a cervical dysfunction may affect the nervous system negatively. However, little focus has been placed on possible optimizing effects, such as grip strength. ...
The effect of spinal manipulation as compared to passive oscillatory mobilization in thoracic spine range of motion and pain, in patients with chronic mechanical thoracic spine dysfunction

Dimopoulos, Alex Illya (2002)

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spinal manipulation as compared to passive oscillatory mobilization, on thoracic spine range of motion, pain threshold and subjective pain experience, in patients ...
The effect of three manipulative treatment protocols on quadriceps muscle strength in patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Hillermann, Bernd (2003)

Knee joint pathologies, in general, are associated with a loss of knee-extensor muscle strength. This weakness has been attributed to arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI). Manipulation of the sacroiliac (SI) has been shown ...
The effects of sacroiliac manipulation on arthrogenic muscle inhibition in the hip musculature in patients with sacroiliac syndrome

Morgan, Beverley (2005)

In symptomatic sacroiliac syndrome, nociceptors located within the capsule and ligaments of the sacroiliac joint are said to be activated which in turn act on inhibitory interneurons that synapse with the motor neuron pool ...
The effect that a quality management system has on small, medium and micro enterprises in the Durban Metropolitan area of KwaZulu-Natal

Kain, Cheryl-Anne (2011)

Quality management has not been developed and marketed well in South African based small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME‟s). The focus of SMME‟s has been on product price. In order to improve small business initiatives ...
The efficacy of a complementary formulation of Folliculinum D6 and Five-Flower Formula, in the treatment of menopausal symptoms

Hansa, Fatima (2011)

Menopausal symptoms are common causes for women to seek treatment. The severity of symptoms vary from patient to patient and reduces the quality of life for many women. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and ...
The efficacy of a homoeopathic complex (Aconitum napellus 30CH, Arnica montana 30CH and China officinalis 30CH) on the transport of broiler chickens to the abattoir, in terms of mortality rate, damage and weight loss

Eatwell, Alan Rowan (2003)

The purpose of this placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effect of a Homoeopathic complex (Aconitum napelus 30CH, Arnica montana 30CH and China officinalis 30CH) on broiler chickens being transported to the abattoir.
The efficacy of a homoeopathic complex (Carbo Vegetabilis D9, Lycopodium clavatum D9, Nux Vomica D9 and Robinia Pseudoacacia D9) in the treatment of functional dyspepsia

Surjoodeen, Erosha (2008)

The purpose of this placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of a homoeopathic complex (Carbo Vegetabilis D9, Lycopodium clavatum D9, Nux Vomica D9 and Robinia Pseudoacacia D9) in the treatment of patients ...
The efficacy of a local action transcutaneous flurbiprofen patch, in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis

Oehley, Darryl Bruce Somerset (2002)

The purpose of this study was to determine the relative efficacy of topical flurbiprofen in the form of a local action transcutaneous patch (LAT), in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.
The efficacy of a single maintained contact drop piece manipulation technique in the treatment of sacroiliac syndrome

Botha, Quentin Martin (2005)

Research indicates the sacroiliac joint (prevalence of sacroiliac syndrome ranges from 19.3% and 47.9% (Toussaint et al., 1999)) as being the primary source of low-back pain in 22.5% of patients with back pain (Bernard et ...
The efficacy of a toggle recoil drop piece adjustment technique in the treatment of sacroiliac dysfunction

Jacobs, Ronel C. (2005)

One of the most common clinical disorders known is mechanical low back pain (Painting et al. 1998:110). A significant source of low back pain is the sacroiliac joint and therefore, according to Schwarzer et al. (1995:31), ...
The efficacy of a topical naturopathic complex (Allium sativum MT, Hydrastis canadensis MT, Apis mellifica D3 and Urtica urens D3) in the treatment of Tinea pedis

Maharaj, Prashadhna Devi (2006)

Tinea pedis, more commonly known as “Athlete’s foot”, is a common acute infection that occurs in warm, humid climates (Fitzpatrick, et al. 1992:98). Warmth, humidity, trauma and occlusion such as non-breathable footwear ...

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