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The effect of a 3 minute static posture on cervical spine position sense in asymptomatic participants

Rowe, Philip (Master of Osteopathy, 2008)

Alteration to cervical spine position sense has been associated with symptomatic subjects experiencing whiplash, whiplash associated disorders (WAD) and chronic neck pain, however, there has been little investigation into ...
New Zealand osteopaths’ attitudes to ‘Evidence-based practice’ – development of a questionnaire and preliminary results

Wittwer Blaser, Pia (Master of Osteopathy, 2009)

The following research project is divided into three sections. Section one comprises a threepart review of the literature regarding evidence-based practice (EBP). Part one is directed towards a discussion of evidence-based ...
Obstetric sonography in Fiji: A review of the current practice at an urban public hospital

Kumar, Sanjalesh (Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Technology), 2008)

This research employed a case study approach positioned in an interpretive paradigm to investigate the current obstetric sonography practice at an urban public hospital in Fiji. The primary aims of this research were ...
Knowing hands converse with an expressive body: An experience of osteopathic touch

Consedine, Seth (Master of Osteopathy, 2008)

Aim – The aim of this phenomenological study was to examine and describe the patient’s experience of touch during a consultation with an osteopathic practitioner. Background – Touch is the process by which one person ...
The role of osteopaths in the recognition of melanoma: Attitudes, knowledge and practices in melanoma screening within the osteopathic community

Friedlander, Tim (Master of Osteopathy, 2008)

Background: Melanoma has the highest mortality rate of skin cancer in New Zealand, and has the third highest incidence rate of cancer overall. The severity of melanoma can be reduced through early detection, which can ...
A study Investigating the effects of osteopathic muscle energy technique on the viscoelasticity of skeletal muscle

Al Araji, Ghassan (Master of Osteopathy, 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 ...
What is potency? Exploring practitioners’ experiences of the phenomenon of potency in osteopathy in the cranial field

Harrison, Helen (Master of Osteopathy, 2009)

This study explores the phenomenon of Potency as experienced by five practitioners of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field. Phenomena can be elusive. The aim of investigating Potency, as a lived experience, is to gain an in-depth ...
An investigation into the efficacy of strain-counterstrain technique to produce immediate changes in pressure pain thresholds in symptomatic subjects

Hutchinson, James (Master of Osteopathy, 2007)

Background and objective: Strain counterstrain (SCS) is an osteopathic technique used by osteopaths and manual therapists for the relief of musculoskeletal pain and associated dysfunction. Limited literature exists to ...
The use of ideomotor therapy in the treatment of chronic neck pain: A single systems research design

Mason, Jesse (Master of Osteopathy, 2009)

Introduction: Neck pain is common and is a significant medical and socioeconomic problem in New Zealand. There are many treatments for neck pain, however the effectiveness of manual treatment for neck pain is poorly ...
Effect of fatigue on proprioceptive acuity in the asymptomatic untrained male knee

Cowan, Joseph (Master of Osteopathy, 2009)

Purpose: There is empirical evidence to suggest that fatigue may contribute to altered neuromuscular awareness and reduced control of the lower limb leading to a subsequent reduction in proprioception and dynamic joint ...

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