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Simmonds, Marian. "The effect of neck manipulation on excitability of the motor cortex thesis submission to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Health Science, 2004." Full thesis. Abstract, 2004.

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Duffy, Margaret R. "Investigation and manipulation of adenovirus interactions with host proteins." Thesis, University of Glasgow, 2012. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/3582/.

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Adenoviruses are the most commonly used vectors for clinical gene therapy applications, accounting for 24% of all clinical trials to date, the majority of which are based on Ad serotype 5 (Ad5). However, the high prevalence of neutralising antibodies and a range of “off target” interactions result in liver sequestration, hepatic transduction and decreased circulation times. Such interactions include Kupffer cell uptake and binding to blood components such as erythrocytes, platelets, complement and coagulation factors. Recent studies have shown that hepatocyte transduction by Ad5 is mediated by

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"Reflex motorneuron excitability of the musculocutaneous nerve in the biceps brachii muscle after upper cervical or cervicothoracic spinal manipulative therapy." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2671.

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"A treatment protocol for the treatment of cervical facet syndrome comparing the use of cryotherapy before or after the chiropractic adjustment." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2679.

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"The effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation on driver club head speeds of asymptomatic amateur golfers." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2695.

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White, Stuart J. "A study to determine the role of soft tissue therapy in the chiropractic management of cervical facet syndrome." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2646.

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Stacey, Leandra R. "An investigation to determine whether the combination of a hip mobilisation and sacroiliac adjustment or a hip mobilisation alone is more effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2688.

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Swartz, Brett. "The immediate effect of cervicothoracic junction manipulation on triceps muscle strength." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2689.

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Sher, Gregory Colin. "The effect of sacroiliac joint manipulation on quadriceps muscle strength." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2694.

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Herwill, Dylan Marc. "A study of the effect of chiropractic adjustment therapy of the tibiotalar joint and strengthening of the gastrocnemius muscle." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3136.

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M. Tech.<br>The aim of this study was to determine whether a combination treatment of strength training of the Gastrocnemius muscle and adjusting of the Tibiotalar joint would have a greater effect and influence on the strength of the Gastrocnemius muscles when compared to either strengthening the Gastrocnemius muscles or adjusting the Tibiotalar joints alone. Thirty participants from the surrounding community of the University of Johannesburg were randomly divided into one of three groups, with an equal male to female ratio within each group. Group A received a strength training protocol dire

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Motala, Yasser. "A study on the effect of hamstring rhythmic stabilization and post-isometric relaxation stretches with adjustments on active hip flexion." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2837.

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Pyper, Candice Nicola. "The effects of chiropractic manipulation on electromyographic findings in patients with tension-type headache." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2851.

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Rolland, Patrick Christopher. "The effect of chiropractic manipulative therapy in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2848.

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Orfao-Fugareu, Susana Mendes. "The effectiveness of rehabilitative exercises in combination with chiropractic manipulative therapy versus chiropractic manipulative therapy alone, in the management of iliotibial band friction syndrome in road runners." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2677.

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Marinus, Michael Allan. "The effects of chiropractic cervical spinal manipulation versus costal diaphragmatic release technique on dynamic lung function." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2663.

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Hari, Milan. "The effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy versus manipulation of the acromioclavicular joint in the treatment of impingement syndrome of the shoulder /." 2004.

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Thesis (M. Tech.(Chiropractic))--Technikon Witwatersrand, 2004.<br>Supervisor: Malany Moodley ; Co-supervisor: Neil De Villiers. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 107-114). Also available via World Wide Web.

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Morris, Cheryl Anne Veronica. "The relative effectiveness of anterior night splints and a combination of anterior night splints and manipulation of the foot and ankle joints in the treatment of plantarfasciitis." Thesis, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2702.

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Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Health in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic at Technikon Natal, 2000.<br>The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of anterior night splints alone compared to the combination of foot and ankle manipulation with anterior night splints, in terms of subjective and objective clinical findings, in the treatment of plantarfasciitis.<br>M

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"A pilot study on the uncovertebral joints and their degenerative changes in the aetiology of cervical spondylosis." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2691.

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Pronto, Pedro Jose Nunes. "The effect of cervicothoracic junction manupilation on grip strength." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11800.

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Scheepers, J. H. L. "The effect of chiropractic manipulation on the sacroiliac joints compared to mobilisation, on the weight distribution through the lower limbs." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/972.

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Sacro-iliac joint (S.I joint) dysfunction can result in leg length discrepancies (LLD). LLD has been associated with many musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis of the hips, knee pain and lower back pain. It has been theorised that LLD alters a persons body posture, which in turn changes the forces acting on the joints in the lower extremity and spine. These unnatural forces then create the excessive forces seen as the causative factors in the previously mentioned musculoskeletal conditions. (Murrel, Cornwall, Doucet 1991) The purpose of this pilot study was to was to compare the effe

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Borowsky, Wayne Alan. "A comparative study of soft tissue therapy and ultrasound therapy versus Chiropractic manipulative and mobilization therapy, or a combination of both treatments in the treatment of acute Achilles Tendinitis." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7320.

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M.Tech.<br>This unblinded, controlled pilot study was conducted in order to compare the effectiveness of soft tissue therapy and ultrasound therapy, versus chiropractic manipulation and mobilization therapy, or a combination of the aforementioned therapeutic protocols in the treatment of acute Achilles tendinitis. In executing the comparison, it was hypothesized that both treatment protocols would be effective, but the combined therapy would be the most effective for the treatment of acute Achilles tendinitis, as this treatment protocol focused not only on the symptomatic pathological area ent

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Saayman, Lindie Cornelia. "The effect of chiropractic manipulative therapy and low level laser therapy on cervical facet syndrome." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10600.

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Kotze, Elize. "The effect of cervical spinal manipulative therapy on attention and higher-level cognitive functioning and processing." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2367.

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M.Tech.<br>Terrett (1994) has a theory that diminished blood flow to the brain causes some areas to ‘hibernate’ that is, remain alive, but not function, resulting in diminished mental capacity. He also states that he is sure this is exactly what happens to many people every day, and that it could be the reason they suffer from problems such as tiredness, headache, depression, irritability, difficulty concentrating, poor attention span, visual difficulty, and so forth (Terrett, 1994). Brain function can be detrimentally affected by occipito-atlanto-axial subluxations (Eriksen, 2004). Research s

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Van, Den Berg Christine Dominique. "The reliability of the tuning fork and therapeutic ultrasound to determine the most reliable methods of fracture diagnosis." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2672.

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Segeel, Moira. "The effect of chiropractic adjustive therapy and dry needle therapy in the treatment of inter-scapular pain due to active rhomboid minor and major trigger points." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3123.

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M. Tech.<br>The Rhomboideus muscle is made up of the Rhomboid minor and Rhomboid major muscles. The collective term for theses two separate muscles is commonly referred to as the Rhomboid muscle (Moore, 1999). For the purpose of this study the term Rhomboid muscle will also be referring to the two separate muscles as one, namely the Rhomboid muscle or the Rhomboids. Rhomboid trigger points are one of the main causes of inter-scapular pain because the referral pattern of this muscle is on the medial border of the scapula (Smith, Padgett and Kaufmann, Harrington, An and Irby, 2004). Articular dy

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Rosenberg, Marie Jane. "A study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulative therapy of the sacroiliac joint and pelvic stabilisation exercises in the management of post-partum lower back pain." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/978.

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This study compared the effectiveness of three different Chiropractic treatment protocols in the treatment of post-partum low back pain. This was done in order to establish whether or not a combined treatment of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT) of the sacroiliac joint combined with slow dynamic strengthening exercises to strengthen and stabilise the pelvis is a more effective treatment than CMT of the sacroiliac joint alone, or slow dynamic strengthening exercises in isolation. Thirty participants were used for this study. They were randomly placed into one of three groups namely; group

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Frese, Monica. "A study to determine the prevalence of low back pain in registered pharmacists in Johannesburg and the individual and work-related risk factors involved." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10986.

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M.Tech. (Chiropractic)<br>The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of lower back pain in registered pharmacists in Johannesburg, in terms of workplace and individual factors, in order to establish under which circumstances workplace and individual factors could influence the prevalence of lower back pain in pharmacists. The sample population of registered pharmacists in Johannesburg (N=300) was selected from the register of pharmacists of Gauteng and a questionnaire was sent to the relevant pharmacists. A total of 92 questionnaires were returned and represented a 30,7% response r

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Dell, Charmaine. "The effects of diversified chiropractic manipulation versus sacro-occipital technique in chiropractic management of sacroiliac syndrome." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/959.

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Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the effects of Diversified Manipulation versus Sacro-Occipital Technique in the management and treatment of Sacroiliac Syndrome. Method: This study consisted of two groups, a Diversified group consisting of 15 subjects with Sacroiliac Syndrome and a Sacro-Occipital Technique group consisting of 15 subjects with Sacroiliac Syndrome. The subjects were between the ages of 18 and 55 years. Potential candidates were examined and accepted based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Diversified group received Diversified Manipulative thera

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Phillips, Clinton Glen. "The efficacy of low back strengthening with and without Chiropractic adjustment in the treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/962.

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Objectives: To determine the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) in the resolution of the persistent or chronic middle ear effusion that is associated with otitis media. This treatment was compared to the insertion of tympanostomy tubes with regards to parent perception and satisfaction. Methods: Thirty patients under the age of seven that were diagnosed as having persistent or chronic middle ear effusion were assigned to receive either tympanostomy tubes or chiropractic treatment according to parental choice. Results: After chiropractic treatment, an objective improvem

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Lyons, Craig. "The efficacy of soft tissue therapy in the chiropractic management of subacute and chronic Grade I and Grade II ankle inversion sprains." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2637.

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Phillips, Clinton Glen. "The efficacy of low back strengthening with and without Chiropractic adjustment in the treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain /." 2002.

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Bornman, Jaco Casper. "The effect of cervical spine adjustments on low back pain in the workforce of the corporate environment /." 2004.

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Du, Plessis Juan. "The relative effectiveness of pulsed ultrasound as an adjunct to foot manipulation in the treatment of plantar fasciitis." Thesis, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1981.

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A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2002.<br>Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a syndrome that causes pain at the insertion of the plantar fascia to the medial calcaneal tubercle of the calcaneaus. This syndrome has been described as an overuse injury with subsequent inflammation at the insertion of the plantar fascia to the bone. The literature describes inflammatory changes that occur within the body and attachment of the plantar fascia, together with biomechanical aberrances th

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Harpham, Graeme John. "The relative effectiveness of manipulation versus a combination of manipulation and oral Traumeel S in the treatment of mechanical neck pain." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/282.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Chiropractic) -Dept. of Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005. xii, 51 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm<br>According to the recent literature the application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) is the mainstay and first line of conventional treatment for many types of pain, including that of spinal origin (DiPalma and DiGregorio 1994; Dabbs and Lauretti 1995; Koes et al. 1997). NSAID therapy has inherent side effects (Goodman and Simon 1994), however, given the risks involved, they are still of value as an adjunct to spinal manipulation (Crawford 19

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"A comparison of sacroiliac joint manipulation versus piriformis muscle ice-and-stretch combined with sacroiliac joint manipulation on post-partum females suffering from sacroiliac syndrome." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2664.

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Seedat, Mihaad. "The effects of manipulation versus manipulation combined with dynamic stabilization of the sacroiliac joint in chronic lower back pain." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2687.

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"A study on the effect of cervical spine adjustments on sub-acute or chronic low back pain." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2692.

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"A comparative study to determine the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and allopathic medication in the treatment of infantile colic." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2640.

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"A treatment protocol for lumbar facet syndrome, comparing diversified chiropractic manipulative therapy and Traumeel S®." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2680.

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Govender, Neetu. "The efficacy of manipulation and mobilization in the treatment of Morton's neuroma." Thesis, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2037.

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Final submission of a dissertation in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 2002.<br>The purpose of this randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial was to investigate the efficacy of foot and ankle manipulation and mobilization as opposed to a placebo treatment (de-tuned ultrasound), in terms of objective and subjective findings in the treatment of Morton's neuroma. This clinical trial consisted of two groups, each with twenty patients. Patients who were diagnosed by the researcher as suffering from Morton's neuroma

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Tomas, Wendy Vilaca. "The effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation and ergonomic advice for the treatment of cervical and thoracic pain and discomfort in those working in a deskbound environment." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4603.

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M.Tech.<br>This study aimed to compare either separately or in combination the effects of chiropractic manipulation and ergonomic advice on cervical and thoracic pain and discomfort in those working at computer workstations or in desk bound professions. Three groups were chosen. Group A was treated with chiropractic manipulation only. Group B received ergonomic advice only, which they were required to adhere to for the duration of the study. Group C received a combination of chiropractic manipulation and ergonomic advice. Subjects within each group were attended to over a period of three weeks

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Goosen, Nico. "The effect of cervico-thoracic adjustments on the activity of the lattisimus dorsi muscle and its trigger points using electromyography and algometer readings respectively." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6716.

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M.Tech.<br>OBJECTIVE: To determine and compare the effect of Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) to the cervico-thoracic junction on the activity of the ipsilateral latissimus dorsi with regards to muscle activity measured by electromyography and activity of the trigger points measured by the algometer. STUDY DESIGN: Fourty subjects with lower cervical spine pain and dysfunction underwent six spinal manipulative treatments on alternative days over a 3 week period (excluding weekends) to test the changes in activity of the ipsi-lateral Latissimus Dorsi muscle. SETTING: Chiropractic Day Clinic at

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Trope, Daniel. "Study to ascertain beneficial effects of static magnetic fields to trigger points associated with lower back pain in conjuction with spinal manipulative therapy as opposed to isolated spinal manipulative therapy." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2673.

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Lötter, Ingrid. "The efficacy of the homeopathic remedy Discus Compositum® in the treatment of lumbar facet syndrome." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3160.

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M. Tech.<br>Low back pain is experienced by approximately 60-90% of the population and is one of the most expensive public health problems today (Shin and Slipman, 2005). Lumbar facet joint syndrome is a common condition, involving about 79% of patients suffering from low back pain (Schleifer, et al., 1994). The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of treatment for lumbar facet syndrome with the homeopathic injectable Discus compositum® by using the pressure algometer, Helbig and Lee scorecard system and the Oswestry low back pain questionnaire. This double-blind placebo-contro

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Le, Roux Matthys Christiaan. "The effects of spinal manipulative therapy on reaction and response time of cricket players." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3159.

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M. Tech.<br>Method The purpose of this study was to determine whether spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) of the cervical spinal segments would have any influence on the reaction and response time of a cricket player. It has been suggested that a dysfunctional vertebral subluxation complex can cause a decrease in visual performance. The decreased visual performance may be due to decreased blood flow to the visual centers of the brain. Thirty six participants (3 cricket teams) participated in this study. They were divided into two groups. Group A consisted of eighteen subjects who received spinal

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Sharp, Angela Jane. "The release of B-endorphins during adjustment and mobilisation of cervical spine." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11538.

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M.Tech. (Chiropractic)<br>The study evaluated any changes in serum p-endorphin levels before and after a chiropractic adjustment and mobilisation ofthe cervical spine. Three groups of male and female subjects were randomly assigned; the chiropractic group, mobilisation group and detuned ultrasound (control group). Each group consisted of 10 subjects, aged between 18 to 35 with equal numbers of males and females. All subjects were mentally and physically healthy, and were instructed to refrain from nicotine and caffeine intake at least one hour prior to the experiment, as these substances are s

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Deverneuil, Victoria. "A study to determine the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy versus manipulative therapy of the Glenohumeral joint treatment of impingement syndrome." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5930.

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M.Tech.<br>PURPOSE: Impingement syndrome of the shoulder is a very common problem, yet the diagnosis and management of it is still not completely understood. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the most effective chiropractic treatment protocol in the management of impingement syndrome due to supraspinatus tendonitis. This was done by comparing objective and subjective measures gained during a treatment protocol consisting either of administering corrective chiropractic manipulative therapy to the cervical spine and/or the thoracic spine, to the glenohumeral joint or to both of th

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Ross, Claire Ann. "The effectiveness of a cervical support pillow in combination with cervical manipulation versus cervical manipulation alone in the management of cervicogenic headache." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11536.

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M.Tech. (Chiropractic)<br>The purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of a cervical support pillow in conjunction with correcting abnormal cervical spine biomechanical function (by intervention of high-speed, low-amplitude spinal manipulation in the cervical spine) versus correcting abnormal cervical spine biomechanical function alone, to determine which is the most effective treatment protocol for cervicogenic headache. Thirty-two subjects suffering from frequent, chronic headaches who fulfilled the International Headache Society criteria for cervicogenic headache participated i

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Shearar, Kirstin Anne. "The relative effectiveness of manual manipulation versus manipulation using the activator adjusting instrument in the management of acute on chronic sacroiliac syndrome." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/165.

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Thesis (M.Tech.:Chiropractic)- Dept. of Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003<br>Low back pain is a significant health problem that has had a major impact on quality of life and on health care costs (Weiner, et al. 2000:450). Schwarzer, et al. (1995) established the sacroiliac joint to be a significant source of pain in patients with chronic low back pain. Bernard and Kirkaldy-Willis (1987:2107-2130) established the sacroiliac joint to be the primary source of low back pain in 22.5% of 1293 patients presenting with back pain. According to a review article by Hendler, et al. (199

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Hari, Milan. "The effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy versus manipulation of the acromioclavicular joint in the treatment of impingement syndrome of the shoulder." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/977.

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Repetitive movements of the arm in or above the horizontal plane, can initiate the development of impingement syndrome of the shoulder (Wolin and Tarbet, 1997:56, 59). Impingement syndrome of the shoulder is a common problem, yet the diagnosis and management of it is still not completely understood. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the most effective treatment protocol in the management of impingement syndrome of the shoulder due to supraspinatus tendonitis. This randomised study consisted of three groups of ten patients, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five. All potenti

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