Browsing Unitec Institute of Technology by Supervisor "47093"
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The effect of a single application of Muscle Energy Technique on hip extension range of motion
(2011)The aim of this study was to examine the effect of a single application of muscle energy technique (MET) compared with passive stretch on hip extension range of motion (ROM) over a 30 minute follow-up period. In an ... -
An investigation into the effects of a posterior-to-anterior lumbar mobilisation technique on neurodynamic mobility in the lower limb
(2008)Background and Objectives: Spinal mobilisation is commonly used in the field of manual medicine to address lumbar joint dysfunction. In addition, lumbar mobilisation has been proposed as a method to improve lower limb ... -
Osteopathy use in families of the Auckland Playcentre Association of New Zealand : prevalence and associated factors
(2012)To determine the prevalence of osteopathy use in New Zealand (NZ) preschool children and their parents and establish whether factors associated with Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use are relevant to the use ... -
A study Investigating the effects of osteopathic muscle energy technique on the viscoelasticity of skeletal muscle
(2006)This study was performed to investigate the effects of an osteopathic treatment technique (muscle energy technique) on the viscoelasticity of skeletal muscle (biceps brachii). Fifteen 18-30 year old healthy non obese right ...