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Pilot study of parent and child perspectives evaluating the effect of a 14 week swim programme on quality of life, self esteem and independence in children with cerebral palsy

Crawford, Faith (Master of Osteopathy, 2012)

Pilot study of parent and child perspectives evaluating the effect of a 14 week swim programme on quality of life, self esteem and independence in children with cerebral palsy Background The properties of water are ...
The immediate effect of osteopathic ‘rib raising’ technique on heart rate variability : a randomised sham controlled experiment

White, Nicholas (Master of Osteopathy, 2012)

Objective: To investigate application of an Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) known as Rib Raising Technique (RRT) and measure its effects on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) by detecting changes in Heart Rate ...
Osteopathy use in families of the Auckland Playcentre Association of New Zealand : prevalence and associated factors

Karuna, Felice (Master of Osteopathy, 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 ...
An investigation into the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment for reducing perimenopausal symptoms

Bone, Katharine (Master of Osteopathy, 2012)

Background: The onset of perimenopause is a significant life event for a woman, carrying with it physical, medical, psychosocial and cultural significance. An estimated 85% of women report recurring symptoms that occur in ...
The development of grading criteria and investigation of single rater test-retest reliability of selected floor sitting postures

Hargovan, Bhakti (Master of Osteopathy, 2012)

Background and objectives The use of floor sitting postures may provide an alternative to regional orthopaedic examination for evaluation of the musculoskeletal system. No research has yet been conducted on the utility ...
The immediate effects of manual therapy on dorsiflexion and joint position sense at the talocrural joint in participants with a history of lateral ankle sprain

Alanson, Nathan (Master of Osteopathy, 2012)

The purpose of this literature review is to explore the literature pertaining to normal ankle function, ankle dysfunction and lateral ankle sprains to provide a theoretical background for further study. Firstly the literature ...
Inter and intra-rater reliability of rating criteria for the Floor Sitting Posture Screen

Houvenagel, Matthias (Master of Osteopathy, 2012)

Background: Visual assessment of posture and movement is commonly used by musculoskeletal therapists. Postures have historically been assessed using subjective criteria. Recently, however, a number of new rating protocols ...
The effect of home-exercise with and without additional osteopathic treatment for those with shoulder impingement syndrome

Darragh, Tasman (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

The aim of this prospective case series was to document the outcome of a home-exercise program used alone and combined with a semi-standardised osteopathic treatment plan for those with shoulder impingement syndrome. Six ...
The reliability and validity of manual examination procedures for the detection of musculoskeletal dysfunction in people with bronchial asthma

Grossmith, Heather (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)
Structural or cranial osteopathy: Factors influencing practitioner preference

Norrie, Jenna (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Emerging studies are beginning to explore osteopathic practitioner attitudes and beliefs towards, and experiences with, different treatment styles, namely osteopathy in the cranial field. However, little has been done to ...
The effect of a single application of Muscle Energy Technique on hip extension range of motion

Nicholls, Heather K. (Master of Osteopathy, 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 ...
Perspectives on quality assurance methods – A comparison of osteopathic programmes in two countries: A pilot study

Michelson, Hayley Charmaine (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Introduction Osteopathy is practised and taught in approximately 50 countries around the world. Anecdotally, there is evidence of a wide variety in the regulation and accreditation of osteopathic education. However, there ...
Early development of a web-based resource for individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain: An action research-inspired approach

Dryburgh, Sarah (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Background: Non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP) is costly to both individuals and society. It is a difficult condition to treat, as there is no readily identifiable pathological explanation for the pain individuals ...
A preliminary investigation of the effect of the osteopathic lymphatic pump technique on salivary immunoglobulin A levels in asymptomatic subjects: A single systems design pilot study

Ehrlenbach, Heike (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Background:The osteopathic lymphatic pump technique (LPT), a treatment that has not been researched extensively, is widely used within the osteopathic profession to improve health in patients. Secretory immunoglobulin A ...
Immediate effects of high-velocity thrust to the cervical spine on pressure pain threshold and pain-free grip strength in subjects with lateral epicondylalgia

Treacher, Alastair (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Background and objective: To measure the immediate effect of a High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) manipulation targeting the C5/6 vertebral segment on pain intensity in subjects with Lateral Epicondylalgia (LE). Design: ...
An exploration of the experience of parents in the osteopathic treatment of their infants

Gardner, Karen (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Aim. The aim of this phenomenological study was to describe the experience of parents seeking and participating in the osteopathic treatment of their infants. Background. Although there is some literature in the treatment ...
Predictors of parents seeking osteopathic care for their infant

Gardyne, Nicola (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Objective To determine the predictors of parents seeking osteopathic care for their infant and then to compare these with the predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use amongst adults. Method One ...
A preliminary investigation into the attitudes and practices of New Zealand osteopaths in relation to the health care system: Does the future hold a greater degree of integration into the biomedical system?

Rose, Lily (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is said to be currently integrated in an ad hoc fashion in New Zealand, with patients choosing CAM as part of their health care and practitioners referring patients ...
The identification, assessment and management of somatisation in clients of osteopathic practitioners in New Zealand

You, Hong Yuel (Dominic) (Master of Architecture (Professional), 2011)

Background: Somatisation has a high prevalence in all cultures, and can lead to disability and become a socioeconomic problem. In an osteopathic clinical environment, identification and management of somatisation could be ...
Measurement of sacroiliac joint stiffness with Doppler imaging of vibrations – A reliability study

Pender, Scott Francis (Master of Osteopathy, 2011)

Introduction: Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) motion dysfunction and its role in low back and pelvic pain remains an unresolved issue amongst the medical fraternity. Clinical objective SIJ motion and pain detection methods are both ...

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