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The immediate effect of thoraco-lumbar spinal manipulation compared to lower lumbar spinal manipulation on core muscle endurance and activity in patients with mechanical low back pain

Murray, Stuart M. (2009)

Through the literature review it has become apparent that low back pain is a very real problem in most societies. It has been suggested that there is enough evidence to prove the relationship between low back pain and local ...
The inter-examiner reliability of motion palpation in chronic lateral epicondylalgia and asymptomatic elbows

Manley, Charlene Anne (2010)

Motion palpation is an examination technique commonly used by chiropractors to identify a manipulable subluxation prior to manipulation. In order for its continued use, it must be validated. Many studies conducted on motion ...
The inter-examiner reliability of motion palpation to detect joint dysfunction in hindfoot and midfoot joints

Williams, Lisa Jane (2010)

The aim of this study was to determine the inter-examiner reliability of motion palpation to detect joint dysfunction in hindfoot and midfoot joints of asymptomatic feet and feet with chronic ankle instability syndrome. ...
An investigation into patient management protocols for low back pain by chiropractors in greater Durban area

Palmer, Robert H. (2009)

The aim of this study was to investigate patient management protocols of low back pain (LBP) by chiropractors in the greater Durban metropolitan area. In this investigation a more generalized approach was chosen to investigate ...
An investigation into the association between the cumulative effect of studying and practising manual therapeutic techniques and low back pain in chiropractic students

Fyfe, Charmaine Chantel (2006)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the cumulative effect of studying, and practising manual therapeutic techniques (including receiving manipulation), is associated with chiropractic students experiencing ...
An investigation into the effect of a high velocity low amplitude manipulation on core muscle strength in patients with chronic mechanical lower back pain

Uys, Lizette (2006)

Brunarski (1984) says that philosophically and historically, chiropractic has been uniquely orientated toward an emphasis on preventative care and health maintenance with a mechanistic and hands-on model for treatment. ...
An investigation into the perceived performance in runners with low back pain and receiving spinal manipulation over time

Rodda, Phillip Edward (2007)

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether spinal manipulation affects the perceived performance of runners with low back pain. More specifically, the objective was to determine whether any ...
An investigation to identify changes in power of the kayaking stroke following manipulation of the cervical spine in asymptomatic kayakers

Cuninghame, Neil Mark (2009)

Although kayaking is an Olympic sport and said to be one of the top ten growth sports in America, relatively little literature has been written on it by sports scientists and there is a paucity of available literature. ...
Lumbar spine manipulation, compared to combined lumbar spine and ankle manipulation for the treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain

Forbes, Lauren Hayley (2009)

The low back and the lower limb are generally viewed as two isolated regions, however, there are many authors who believe that these two regions are functionally related. This is due to the two regions being connected ...
The relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation alone, dry needling alone and cervical spine manipulation combined with dry needling for the treatment of episodic tension-type headaches

Trollope, Leslie John Watts (2010)

Episodic Tension–type headache (ETTH), which has a high prevalence, is the most common headache. Manual therapeutic approaches towards Episodic Tension-Type Headaches (ETTHs) have not been fully explored. However, cervical ...
The relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen) in the treatment of episodic tension-type headaches

Legoete, Kgosietsile (2010)

The 1 year overall prevalence of Episodic Tension-Type Headache (ETTH) is 38.3%; with lifetime prevalence at 46% for TTH. Little literature exists to support the effectiveness of spinal manipulation in the treatment of ...
The relative effectiveness of manipulation versus a combination of manipulation and oral Traumeel S in the treatment of mechanical neck pain

Harpham, Graeme John (2005)

According to the recent literature the application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) is the mainstay and first line of conventional treatment for many types of pain, including that of spinal origin (DiPalma ...
The relative effectiveness of manual manipulation versus manipulation using the activator adjusting instrument in the management of acute on chronic sacroiliac syndrome

Shearar, Kirstin Anne (2003)

Low back pain is a significant health problem that has had a major impact on quality of life and on health care costs (Weiner, et al. 2000:450). Schwarzer, et al. (1995) established the sacroiliac joint to be a significant ...
The relative effectiveness of muscle energy technique compared to manipulation in the treatment of chronic stable ankle inversion sprains

Joseph, Lynette Colleen (2005)

An inversion ankle sprain can be defined as an injury caused by landing forcefully on an inverted, plantarflexed and internally rotated foot. This results in the fibres of the surrounding ligaments to become ruptured ...
The relative effectiveness of proprioceptive exercises as an adjunct to cervical spine manipulation in the treatment of chronic cervical spine pain and disability associated with whiplash injury

Moulder, Nicole (2003)

Whiplash injuries are thought to occur in as many as one-fifth of all MVA’s in the United States and Canada. South Africa may have a higher incidence of whiplash injuries due to the exceptionally high road accident rate ...
The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation in conjunction with core stability exercises as opposed to spinal manipulation alone in the treatment of post-natal mechanical low back pain

Wilson, Dean Paul Charles (2006)

Core strengthening has become a major trend in the rehabilitation of patients suffering with lower back pain. Clinical trials have shown that core strengthening is beneficial for patients with low back pain. According ...
The relative effectiveness of three treatment protocols in the management of temporomandibular disorder

Poacher, Elizabeth (2011)

The relationship between TMD and dysfunction in the cervical spine has been reported in the literature and there are many case studies which have shown favourable results when treatment was aimed at the TMJ, cervical spine ...
The relative effectiveness of using Pilates exercises to obtain scapula stabilisation as an adjunct to cervical manipulation in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain

Smit, Carine Bernice (2009)

It has been noted that in many recent research studies mechanical neck pain is a serious problem in the world today. There are epidemiological and statistical studies documenting the high incidence and prevalence of ...
The relative effect of manipulation and core rehabilitation in the treatment of acute mechanical low back pain in sedentary patients

Higgs, Renee Joy (2007)

The aim of this research was to investigate the relative effectiveness of manipulation versus core rehabilitation in the treatment of acute mechanical low back pain in sedentary patients. Recent research has found that ...
A retrospective cross-sectional survey of cervical cases recorded at the Durban University of Technology (D.U.T.) chiropractic day clinic (1995-2005)

Venketsamy, Yomika (2007)

The purpose of this research was to conduct a descriptive study of cervical cases recorded at the Durban University of Technology Chiropractic Day Clinic from 1995 to 2005 as there is a paucity of information on the recorded ...

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