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        The acute effects of a standardised osteopathic manual therapy protocol on the vertical jump and reach performance in healthy basketball players : a cross-over design 

        Hall, Jonathan (2016)
        The purposes of the study were to determine the acute effects of upper body manual therapy when performing vertical jump and reach in basketball players, and to quantify the contribution of arm swing to ground reaction ...
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        Comparative analysis of the topographical locations of acupuncture points and Chapman's reflex points 

        Kim, Ok Bae (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 ...
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        The effect of a 3 minute static posture on cervical spine position sense in asymptomatic participants 

        Rowe, Philip (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 ...
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        Effect of fatigue on proprioceptive acuity in the asymptomatic untrained male knee 

        Cowan, Joseph (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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        The effect of osteopathic intervention and corrective exercise on golf performance : a prospective case series 

        Miles, Joshua Ian William (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 ...
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        The effect of pain associated with delayed onset muscle soreness on the autonomic nervous system as measured by heart rate variability 

        Morgan, Larissa (2008)
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        The effects of segmental vibration on hamstring range of motion 

        Clamp, Melissa (2009)
        Introduction. There has been a growing focus within literature on the neuromuscular effects of whole-body and local vibration. The body of knowledge suggests that such effects may include improvement of muscular flexibility, ...
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        Efficacy of the ‘Still technique’ on dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint in patients with a history of ankle injury 

        Taylor, Nicholas (2008)
        Background and Objectives: To determine the efficacy of an osteopathic technique (‘Still Technique’) on range of motion at the talocrural joint in individuals with a history of ankle injury. This dissertation has two ...
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        Estimation of instantaneous and cumulative loads on the low back and neck of osteopaths while performing the pre-thrust positioning for a high velocity, low amplitude thrust technique applied to the thoracic spine 

        Stewart, Matthew (2008)
        Background and objectives: There is epidemiological evidence that musculoskeletal disorders of the back and neck are prevalent among healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to quantify instantaneous and cumulative ...
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        Fussy, unsettled and irritable infants - the mother's voice : how can you support me if you don't understand me? 

        Viedma-Dodd, Amanda (2006)
        Background: Osteopathic literature on the topic of infant health is from a clinical stand point and lacks supportive research. This project is a first step towards extending this literature by exploring the mothers’ point ...
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        Identification, assessment and management of mood disorders in clients by osteopathic practitioners in New Zealand 

        Sampath, Kesava (2008)
        Background: Mood disorder with its high global prevalence rate is a major public health issue imposing a considerable burden on the community. Early detection and intervention of mood disorders in the primary care setting ...
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        The immediate effect of a 5-minute flexed posture on lumbar spine reposition sense 

        Pantelides, Markos (2009)
        Proprioceptive control is considered important for maintenance of spinal stability and prevention of injury, and evidence exists to suggest that spinal proprioceptive structures, which are reflexive and viscoelastic, may ...
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        An investigation into the effect of experimental knee pain on quadriceps muscle torque during different contraction types 

        Torenvlied-Whiting, Lana (2015)
        Reduced isometric and concentric muscle strength during pain is a common finding, however, the few investigations into the effect of eccentric muscle strength during pain report inconsistent findings. Eccentric contractions ...
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        An investigation into the effects of a posterior-to-anterior lumbar mobilisation technique on neurodynamic mobility in the lower limb 

        Wood, Lewis (2008)
        Background and Objectives: Spinal mobilisation is commonly used in the field of manual medicine to address lumbar joint dysfunction. In addition, lumbar mobilisation has been proposed as a method to improve lower limb ...
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        An investigation into the effects of manual technique targeted towards psoas major muscle on lumbar range of motion 

        Gabin, Marshall (2009)
        Background and objective: The relationship between the psoas muscle and lumbar range of motion has been little investigated. Limited literature exists that has investigated its role in lumbar range of movement. The aim ...
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        An investigation into the efficacy of strain-counterstrain technique to produce immediate changes in pressure pain thresholds in symptomatic subjects 

        Hutchinson, James (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 ...
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        An Investigation of Changes in Pressure Pain Threshold Due to Hormone Fluctuations During the Menstrual Cycle 

        Dunnett, Alenka (2006)
        The aim of this investigation was to evaluate whether there was a change in pressure pain threshold (PPT) over the course of the menstrual cycle. Changes in PPT were measured at 18 anatomical sites that are used in the ...
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        An investigation of patient experiences of treatment in the cranial field of osteopathy 

        Greene, Dionne (2009)
        There is a wealth of information available in print and other forms of media about osteopathy in general. Significantly less information exists about osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF), and still less information is ...
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        An investigation of why osteopaths choose to leave the profession 

        Kleinbaum, Andre (2009)
        Introduction Osteopathy as a career provides opportunities in primary health care and can be very rewarding. Qualifying as an osteopath involves intensive study and application as well as a temporal and financial commitment ...
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        Knowing hands converse with an expressive body: An experience of osteopathic touch 

        Consedine, Seth (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 ...

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