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Title: | The short-term effect of manipulation of selected cervical spinal segments on the peak torque of the rotator cuff in asymtomatic patients with and without mechanical cervical spine dysfunction |
Authors: | Botha, Warrick |
Keywords: | Chiropractic;Spinal adjustment |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
Abstract: | Strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles forms an integral part of any rehabilitation programme for the shoulder. Shoulder rehabilitation programmes which incorporate early motion and emphasize strengthening, have a lower incidence of recurrent subluxations and dislocations. If cervical manipulation were proven to increase the strength of the rotator cuff muscles, then this could be used t... |
Description: | Thesis (Masters in Technology: Chiropractic), Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2005 |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10321/229 |
DOI: | https://doi.org/10.51415/10321/229 |
Appears in Collections: | Theses and dissertations (Health Sciences) |
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