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Descriptive sleep quality and quantity in first-time parents of healthy infants between 4-12 months of age
(2014)AIMS: The aims of this study were to describe the sleep quality and quantity of new biological parents of healthy infants single, first born between 4 and 12 months of age and to establish correlates of depression and ... -
The development of grading criteria and investigation of single rater test-retest reliability of selected floor sitting postures
(2012)Background and objectives The use of floor sitting postures may provide an alternative to regional orthopaedic examination for evaluation of the musculoskeletal system. No research has yet been conducted on the utility ... -
Disruptive evolution : a case study of how one school develops its innovative learning environment
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: Main question: How did Ormiston Junior College develop an implementation plan for its innovative learning environment? Supplementary questions: What were the main drivers that influenced the ... -
The effect of cervical spine manipulation on the postural sway of patients with non-specific neck pain
(2013)OBJECTIVE: Neck pain has been associated with impaired proprioceptive performance which may be improved by cervical manipulation. This crossover study aimed to determine whether a high velocity, low amplitude manipulation ... -
The effect of combining muscle energy technique with soft tissue massage on hamstring extensibility
(2014)INTRODUCTION The implications of reduced muscle extensibility are exemplified by the hamstrings and its effects of lower limb and lumbar mechanics. Reduced hamstring extensibility is often seen in conditions such as ... -
The effect of experimental knee pain on contralateral quadriceps strength and thigh muscle activity
(2015)OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of experimentally induced pain on the strength of the contralateral quadriceps. METHODS: Fourteen healthy participants were recruited to attend two separate data collection sessions ... -
The effect of home-exercise with and without additional osteopathic treatment for those with shoulder impingement syndrome
(2011)The aim of this prospective case series was to document the outcome of a home-exercise program used alone and combined with a semi-standardised osteopathic treatment plan for those with shoulder impingement syndrome. Six ... -
Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment with home based exercises on progressed flexible pes planus
(2014)Background: Flexible pes planus presents under the age of 10 years and may progress leading to various lower-limb symptoms later in life. To date, there is little evidence for non-orthotic rehabilitative strategies. ... -
The effects of lumbar spine manipulation on the flexion-relaxation response in chronic low-back pain participants
(2014)High-velocity spinal manipulation continues to gain popularity as treatment for chronic low-back pain (CLBP). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of high-velocity spinal manipulation on the flexion-relaxation ... -
The efficacy of surface electromyographic biofeedback assisted stretching for the treatment of chronic low back pain : a case-series
(2013)Chronic low back pain is a major problem to both the individual and society. The negative impact of Chronic Low back pain (LBP) includes its large direct and indirect treatment costs, and associated disability and suffering. ... -
An evaluation of a facilitator-led ‘Run & Walk’ health promotion initiative targeting inactive adult males. Supported by Men's Health Trust New Zealand & Unitec Institute of Technology
(2014)BACKGROUND: The field of men’s health in the past has typically focused on male-specific health problems including erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer. A growing body of evidence highlights a wider range of health ... -
Evaluation of flexion-relaxation in the thoracic erector spinae and superficial lumbar multifidus during standing flexion and slumped sitting
(2013)INTRODUCTION: Low back pain is a highly prevalent and costly condition which is often difficult to diagnose. Evaluation of the flexion-relaxation response has been used to objectively assess the neuromuscular adaptation ... -
An exploration of the changes in signs and symptoms associated with sleep bruxism that follow osteopathic manual therapy : a pilot study
(2015)BACKGROUND: Sleep bruxism occurs in 8 to 20% of the population and can result in jaw and head pain, tooth destruction and diminished quality of sleep for bruxers and their partners. OBJECTIVE: To explore whether osteopathic ... -
Exploring hamstrings flexion-relaxation phenomenon in experimental low back pain
(2014)BACKGROUND: Flexion-relaxation phenomenon in lumbar erector spinae muscles is a normal phenomenon which is notably altered in cases of low back pain; however the characteristics of this phenomenon in the hamstring muscles ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into pain threshold and tolerance differences between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes and a commensurate group of high intensity training, aerobic and resistance athletes
(2017)BACKGROUND: High-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise is known to raise pain tolerance. There is also some data indicating that participation in high contact martial arts may increase pain tolerance and threshold, ... -
An investigation into the effect of experimental knee pain on quadriceps muscle torque during different contraction types
(2015)Reduced isometric and concentric muscle strength during pain is a common finding, however, the few investigations into the effect of eccentric muscle strength during pain report inconsistent findings. Eccentric contractions ... -
Longitudinal sleep patterns of problematic and non-problematic infant sleepers
(2014)This study describes and compares the sleep patterns of parentally-perceived problematic and non-problematic infant sleepers aged 3 to 13 months. Parents of 63 infants completed brief infant sleep questionnaires (BISQ) and ... -
A production trial of the omnibus ratings of perceived exertion scale in treadmill exercise
(2012)Purpose: To establish variability for measures of absolute and relative intensity during treadmill exercise produced for each of three prescribed ratings of perceived exertion (RPEP), and differences among RPEP conditions. ...