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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
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