Osteopathy Dissertations and Theses
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Behavioural activation and inhibition systems in relation to pain intensity and duration in a large chronic musculoskeletal pain sample
(2018)BACKGROUND: Pain related complaints form one of the most common, and most costly, presentations of patients in healthcare in New Zealand and worldwide. Theories of pain such as the biopsychosocial and fear-avoidance models ... -
An investigation of attitudes and underlying beliefs toward low back pain among osteopathy students using the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ)
(2018)BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is considered one of the most disabling health conditions worldwide. There is overwhelming evidence that psychosocial factors are important risk factors in the development and ... -
The role of New Zealand osteopaths in the care of people who experience migraine : a qualitative exploration
(2017)BACKGROUND: Migraine is a common, disabling, neurovascular disorder. The aetiology and pathophysiology of the condition are complex, and still carry many unknown factors. Despite the pharmaceutical agents developed to ... -
The role of New Zealand osteopaths in the care of people who experience migraine : a qualitative exploration
(2017)BACKGROUND: Migraine is a common, disabling, neurovascular disorder. The aetiology and pathophysiology of the condition are complex, and still carry many unknown factors. Despite the pharmaceutical agents developed to ... -
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, ... -
A preliminary evaluation on the effectiveness of a universal school-based mindfulness intervention to enhance resilience in adolescents
(2017-06-06)Background: Mindfulness in schools programs are increasing in use globally and in New Zealand. Mindfulness training is hypothesised to influence resilience as an outcome measure. Several instruments that measure resilience ... -
Rural health : who is ignorant?
(2017)AIM: To understand the attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of musculoskeletal health of a small group of rural people. METHODS: Nine rural farmers in the Otago-Southland area were interviewed on their experiences of pain, ... -
Evaluation of a stroke navigation service over a six month period : a mixed method approach
(2017)AIM: To assess the impact on outcomes of a stroke navigation service for stroke survivors and their families, over a six month period, in comparison to usual care. BACKGROUND: Stroke is a serious health concern and ... -
GPs and the unexplored world of osteopathy : a descriptive study
(2017)BACKGROUND: The relationship between osteopaths and General Practitioners (GPs) is of key importance to the development of osteopathy as a profession in New Zealand (NZ). Gaining an understanding of what lies behind the ... -
The relationship between clinical measures of scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle length : an exploratory, cross-sectional study
(2016)BACKGROUND: Scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle shortness are of clinical interest in relation to shoulder rehabilitation. The extent to which scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle shortness affect ... -
The effect of osteopathic manual therapy with breathing retraining on dysfunctional breathing and exercise economy : a randomised controlled trial
(2016)BACKGROUND: Dysfunctional breathing patterns during exercise can result in a tachypnoeic breathing pattern, expiratory flow limitation and dynamic hyperinflation. These factors can increase the work and metabolic cost of ... -
The relationship between clinical measures of scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle length : an exploratory, cross-sectional study
(2016-12)The relationship between clinical measures of scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle length: An exploratory, cross-sectional study. BACKGROUND: Scapular dyskinesis and pectoralis minor muscle shortness are of ... -
Effects of a six week beginner pilates exercise programme on transversus abdominis thickness in low back pain subjects
(2004)PURPOSE Transversus abdominis has been shown to be dysfunctional in low back pain patients. Specific exercises involving contraction of core muscles of the spine have been shown to be effective in treating low back pain. ... -
Keeping working to keep working : staying in the workforce with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
(2016)Background: Parkinson’s disease has a profound effect on those with the condition. Due to earlier diagnosis from improved diagnostic techniques as well as advances in medication, people are often able to continue to work ... -
The effect of osteopathic intervention and corrective exercise on golf performance : a prospective case series
(2016)BACKGROUND: The clinical approach used in the following case series is a newly emergent treatment concept (Performance Therapy) in manual therapy that combines active exercise with passive manual therapy in sporting ... -
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 ... -
An investigation of the relationship between the y-balance test and the sit-to-raise-test in a sample of active healthy adults : a cross-sectional correlation design
(2016)Background: Both the Y-balance test (YBT) and Sit-To-Raise test (SRT) appear to share similar requirements in terms of physical attributes needed for test performance. Nonetheless, to date, there are no studies comparing ... -
Effects of a sit-stand ergonomic intervention on musculoskeletal discomfort in sedentary office workers : a single case design
(2016)Background: Sit-stand workstations have been identified as a strategy to reduce sedentary behaviours in the workplace and may mitigate musculoskeletal symptoms by allowing positional change between sitting and ... -
Short-term influence of a percussive soft-tissue technique on active weightbearing dorsiflexion and Achilles tendon excursion : a case series
(2016)Background: Restriction of lower limb dorsiflexion has been associated with poor musculoskeletal outcomes. Impairment to soft tissue sliding of the tendo-Achilles region is one possible cause of decreased dorsiflexion. ... -
The effect of Pilates and home-based exercise on pain, disability, and quality of life in people with chronic non-specific neck pain : a randomised controlled trial
(2016-04-11)This randomised controlled trial examined the effect of Equipment Pilates on pain, disability and quality of life resulting from chronic non-specific neck pain when applied in addition to home-based exercise, and determined ...
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