Browsing Osteopathy Dissertations and Theses by Supervisor "47579"
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Contacting with clarity : the communicative purposes of osteopathic touch
(2014)OBJECTIVE: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore and describe osteopaths’ perspectives on the communicative purposes of their professional touch. BACKGROUND: Touch is a key defining feature of osteopathy. ... -
The efficacy of a ‘novel mobilisation technique’ on thoracic, lumbar, hip and knee range of motion
(2014)INTRODUCTION TO THESIS Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints addressed by manual therapists (Slater, Davies, Parsons, Quitner, & Schug, 2012), and there is an extensive literature regarding aetiology, ... -
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 ... -
Intra-oral osteopathic technique for chronic temporomandibular disorders
(2015)BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) will be experienced by many of the population with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The management of chronic TMD can be challenging as well as costly. Manual therapies ... -
The standing study : participant experience and acceptability of using a standing desk
(2014)Background: Sedentary behaviour (including prolonged sitting) is associated with increase in common chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality. Due to the prevalence, and risks, ...
