Browsing Osteopathy Dissertations and Theses by Title
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Caring beyond the table : exploring New Zealand osteopaths’ experience of treating pregnant women : a descriptive phenomenological study
(2014)Background: Pregnant women experience a variety of pregnancy-related complaints that significantly impact their quality of life. Osteopathic manual therapy is frequently used to treat these complaints in New Zealand. Women ... -
Cavitation of the cervical spine using rotational high velocity/low amplitude thrusts: finding consistency, relationships and beliefs
(2009)Background: There is limited evidence to validate many of the techniques that osteopaths and other manual therapists use. Many techniques are performed by manual therapists without complete understanding of the mechanical ... -
Changes in falls and fracture rates in New Zealand elderly : retrospective analysis
(2016)BACKGROUND: Falls are highly prevalent in elderly people and are responsible for health challenges and injury, ranging in severity and type. Many factors, including changes in public policy or behaviour, might influence ... -
Chronic musculoskeletal pain: Experiences of Somali women living in New Zealand
(2023)OBJECTIVES The purpose of this research project was twofold. First, this project aimed to explore the experiences of Somali refugee women residing in Auckland, New Zealand and living with chronic musculoskeletal pain. ... -
Clinical reasoning in osteopathy : an investigation of diagnostic hypothesis generation for patients with acute low back pain
(2014)BACKGROUND: The clinical reasoning strategies employed in healthcare have been well established in a wide range of health professions. Currently, there is little literature pertaining to the diagnostic process of osteopaths ... -
Comparative analysis of the topographical locations of acupuncture points and Chapman's reflex points
(2007)Introduction: Both Acupuncture points (APs) and Chapman’s reflex points (CRPs) are used to treat the internal organ systems of patients throughout the world. The AP system developed from Eastern medical philosophy and the ... -
A comparative study of music and soft tissue massage on heart rate variability
(2010)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. Music and massage are considered by many to promote relaxation. However there appears to be insufficient supporting evidence to validate physiological changes that may reflect relaxation. This ... -
Conservative management of symptomatic degenerative and isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults: A scoping review
(2022)With Lower Back Pain (LBP) affecting a large proportion of the population at one point in their life, it is important to explore the potential causes of such pain. Under the umbrella term of LBP, there is Spondylolisthesis ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Current clinical practices, experiences, and perspectives of healthcare practitioners who attend to dysfunctional breathing : a qualitative study
(2016)The under-recognised and often misdiagnosed condition of dysfunctional breathing (DB) requires urgent critical investigation of the practices, experiences, and perspectives that underlie current clinical practice. 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. ... -
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 ... -
Defining types and risk factors of overuse injuries of the foot, ankle, leg and knee in distance runners : a scoping review
(2019)OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this research were to identify literature involving overuse running injuries and consolidate the diverse material available. Currently it is a broad and extensive field of information crossing ... -
Depression, anxiety and positive outlook amongst patients presenting to an osteopathic training clinic : a prospective survey
(2010)BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety are associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain and its persistence, whereas positive psychological factors have been associated with decreased pain severity and interference. These ... -
Descriptive analysis of the musculoskeletal case load referred for ultrasound imaging in an Auckland imaging practice : a case study
(2018)BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) imaging provides visualisation of a large number of superficial anatomical structures including nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. The utility of ultrasound ... -
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 ... -
Development and preliminary testing of a practical tool for visual assessment of seated posture
(2016)Introduction to thesis Exposure to sitting during work and leisure is common in today’s society and has been linked to metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature mortality (Allman-Farinelli, ... -
The development of a palpation-based clinical assessment of breathing motion : a nominal group technique approach
(2018)BACKGROUND: Dysfunctional breathing appears to be widely prevalent within the general population, negatively impacting the health of patients. Several palpation-based assessments of breathing have been described but ... -
Development of a preliminary questionnaire to investigate the attitudes of NZ osteopaths regarding the use of exercise in osteopathy
(2010)Background: In the healthcare context, exercise may be conveniently considered in two categories: physical activity and therapeutic exercise. Physical activity has demonstrated benefits for the maintenance of physical and ...