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A scoping review of definitions, signs, symptoms, and measures of non-pathological breathing abnormalities
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTION AND AIM What are the types of NPBAs and how are they defined, diagnosed and measured? There were six types of NPBAs identified: dysfunctional breathing, hyperventilation syndrome, vocal cord disorder, ... -
An investigation of osteopaths’ attitudes and self-reported practices towards psychosocial content in sports-injury rehabilitation
(2021)BACKGROUND: Psychosocial strategies may be useful in sports-injury rehabilitation by positively influencing rehabilitation outcomes. While there has been some investigation into the use of psychosocial strategies by ... -
Cultural self-awareness: An analysis of the cultural self-awareness in student osteopaths at the Unitec Institute of Technology in Aotearoa/New Zealand
(2021)BACKGROUND: As New Zealand’s society becomes increasingly multicultural osteopaths are delivering care to a more diverse population than ever before. The provision of high-quality, culturally safe and effective care begins ... -
An investigation of swimming coaches’ perceptions on injuries in swimming and their self-reported actions towards injury management and prevention
(2021)BACKGROUND: Swimming is a popular and accessible recreational activity and competitive sport in New Zealand. It is also the foundation of many other recreational activities and sports based in, on, and around water. Due ... -
Validity of retrospective patient reported assessment of pre-surgical hip pain and disability following hip arthroscopy
(2021)PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the validity of pre-surgery PROMS completed retrospectively 6 and 24 months after hip arthroscopy compared with prospective completion. Validity was judged in relation to ... -
Patients’ understanding of their presenting conditions following a consultation with a student osteopath
(2021)INTRODUCTION Research indicates that when health practitioners communicate well, patients’ understanding of their presenting conditions may improve, enhancing healthcare outcomes. Despite the significance of effective ... -
Defining and measuring objective and subjective spinal stiffness : a scoping review
(2020)OBJECTIVE: To examine and identify the breadth of definitions and measures of objective and subjective spinal stiffness in the literature, with a focus on clinical implications and research opportunities. DATA ... -
Understanding the experiences of whānau caregivers of stroke survivors
(2020)INTRODUCTION: Access to support services for post-stroke care is essential for family/whānau to sustain their commitment to the long-term care of stroke survivors. Lack of, and inappropriate support along the post-stroke ... -
A retrospective evaluation of clinical records for patients referred for diagnostic ultrasound of posterior leg injuries
(2020)BACKGROUND: ‘Tennis leg’, defined as injury to the distal musculotendinous junction of the medial gastrocnemius, is a relatively common injury sustained during sports and day to day activity. This condition is generally ... -
Assessing the feasibility of a therapy package application on reducing psychological and physiological stress in women : a pilot study
(2020)INTRODUCTION AND AIM: There is mounting evidence regarding the existing relationship between stress and adverse health outcomes. As stress is multidimensional, the need for a multimodal approach to manage stress is ... -
Short- and medium-term outcomes of patients with subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis following ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection: a prospective single-group cohort study
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: (1) What are the clinical outcomes of patients receiving a corticosteroid injection into the SASD bursa for SASD bursitis (2) If patients return to their referring rehabilitation provider following ... -
Assessing the feasibility of a therapy package application on reducing psychological and physiological stress in men : a pilot study
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: How feasible and effective is the therapy package in reducing perceived and physiological stress in men? ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND Stress is thought to have negative effects on the cardiovascular, ... -
A phenomenological investigation into the influences on the development of professional identity in novice osteopaths
(2020)BACKGROUND: Novice healthcare practitioners experience challenges to their understanding of their profession when entering the new environment of clinical practice. These challenges inevitably affect professional identity ... -
Identification of clinical predictors for recovery from shoulder pain following ultrasound guided corticosteroid injection into the subacromial- subdeltoid bursa
(2020)INTRODUCTION TO THE THESIS The study reported in this thesis investigates predictors of success following a corticosteroid injection (CSI) into the subacromial-subdeltoid (SASD) bursa of the glenohumeral (GH) joint. ... -
An investigation into brachial hanging as an intervention for shoulder health
(2020)INTRODUCTION Shoulder disease is a widely prevalent condition characterised by pain and loss of functional movement, with substantial economic cost due to disability payments and absence from work. Despite its prevalence, ... -
An investigation of test-retest reliability, internal consistency, construct validity, and floor and ceiling effects for the Rowley Self-Efficacy Breathing Scale (RoBE)
(2020)Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is an overarching term used to describe a cluster of chronic breathing disorders that can occur either in excess or in the absence of other cardiopulmonary pathologies (Barker & Everard, 2015). ... -
Long-term outcomes after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction when comparing three surgical techniques
(2019)BACKGROUND: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most frequent orthopaedic surgeries in young, active people. Secondary graft rupture is common and there is insufficient long-term evidence ... -
To what extent do New Zealand osteopathic students meet the national requirements for clinical record keeping : an audit
(2019)Keeping clinical records of patient interactions in the medical profession is a legal obligation for any practitioner. Each medical profession has their own guidelines and requirements for what needs to be written within ... -
The relationship between thoracic spine mobility and shoulder problems in a sample of surfers : a cross-sectional design
(2019)OBJECTIVES; Chronic shoulder injuries are prevalent amongst surfers and one potential underlying cause may be a lack of mobility in the thoracic spine. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the ... -
Dancers’ experience of osteopathy and their attitudes towards dance injuries
(2019)BACKGROUND: Professional dancers almost invariably experience injury at some point in their dance careers. There is weak evidence to show that many dancers do not seek professional consultation to manage their injuries. ...