The effect of ultrasound therapy and upper cervical manipulative therapy as well as the combination thereof on chronic sinusitis
- De Bruyn, Cornelius Johannes
- Authors: De Bruyn, Cornelius Johannes
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Sinusitis - Chiropractic treatment , Spinal adjustment , Cervical vertebrae , Ultrasonics in medicine , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/226484 , uj:22900
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ultrasound therapy and upper cervical manipulative therapy as well as the combination thereof on chronic sinusitis. Method: Thirty participants who suffered from chronic sinusitis as indicated by the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test, participated in this study. Participants were randomly allocated into three equal groups. Group 1 received upper cervical manipulative therapy. Group 2 received ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses and Group 3 received a combination of ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses as well as upper cervical manipulative therapy. The study consisted of seven consultations over a three week period, with intervention on the first six consultations and subjective as well as objective data obtained at the first, fourth and seventh consultations. The intervention for Group 1 consisted of motion palpation of any restriction in the upper cervical spine. Diversified chiropractic techniques were used by the researcher to manipulate the restricted segment. Group 2 received ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses and Group 3 received a combination of both cervical manipulative therapy as well as ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses. Results: The subjective data had a positive average improvement of 74.9 % for Group 1, 68.9 % for Group 2 and 73 % for Group 3. The objective data had a positive average improvement of 34 % for Group 1, 21.9 % for Group 2 and 29.1 % for Group 3. Conclusion: This research thus proved that ultrasound therapy and upper cervical manipulative therapy as well as the combination thereof did benefit participants with chronic sinusitis. Participants had to receive all six treatments to experience a significant difference in their signs and symptoms...
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- Authors: De Bruyn, Cornelius Johannes
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Sinusitis - Chiropractic treatment , Spinal adjustment , Cervical vertebrae , Ultrasonics in medicine , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/226484 , uj:22900
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of ultrasound therapy and upper cervical manipulative therapy as well as the combination thereof on chronic sinusitis. Method: Thirty participants who suffered from chronic sinusitis as indicated by the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test, participated in this study. Participants were randomly allocated into three equal groups. Group 1 received upper cervical manipulative therapy. Group 2 received ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses and Group 3 received a combination of ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses as well as upper cervical manipulative therapy. The study consisted of seven consultations over a three week period, with intervention on the first six consultations and subjective as well as objective data obtained at the first, fourth and seventh consultations. The intervention for Group 1 consisted of motion palpation of any restriction in the upper cervical spine. Diversified chiropractic techniques were used by the researcher to manipulate the restricted segment. Group 2 received ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses and Group 3 received a combination of both cervical manipulative therapy as well as ultrasound therapy on the frontal and maxillary sinuses. Results: The subjective data had a positive average improvement of 74.9 % for Group 1, 68.9 % for Group 2 and 73 % for Group 3. The objective data had a positive average improvement of 34 % for Group 1, 21.9 % for Group 2 and 29.1 % for Group 3. Conclusion: This research thus proved that ultrasound therapy and upper cervical manipulative therapy as well as the combination thereof did benefit participants with chronic sinusitis. Participants had to receive all six treatments to experience a significant difference in their signs and symptoms...
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A case series describing the medium term effect of cervical manipulation on qEEG
- Authors: Labuschagne, Larisha Rensia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Electroencephalography
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/268509 , uj:28504
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to compile a case series describing the medium- term effect of cervical manipulation on quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) readings over multiple chiropractic manipulations. Method: A descriptive design was used to perform this study. One group, which consisted of 10 participants, contributed to this study to detect if a cervical manipulation may have an influence on brainwave activity over a period of time (and therefore qEEG readings). The study took place in the UJ Chiropractic Day Clinic on the Doornfontein Campus. The participants were manipulated once a week for three consecutive weeks. As qEEG readings are easily influenced by external stimuli, the participants were in a room with minimal stimulation. Each participant’s brainwaves were recorded with two-minutes eyes open and two-minutes eyes closed. They then received a cervical spine manipulation to restricted vertebrae followed with another two-minute eyes open and two-minute eyes closed intervals. Only the theta (slow waves) and beta (fast waves) values were converted into numerical values and were used to describe potential changes. Results: The frontal lobe presented the most varied readings throughout the three visits and the parietal lobe revealed the most active changes. Findings of particular interest in this study were evident in older participants and a single participant with peripheral complications. Conclusion: This study was done to describe the effect cervical manipulation has on qEEG (not a particular increase or decrease) in ten participants. It was shown that post-cervical manipulation over a medium - term theta and beta waves of all lobes demonstrated change. Further investigation is necessary in order to offer evidence on how and why a chiropractic manipulation may have an effect on qEEG as well as what the implications could mean.
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- Authors: Labuschagne, Larisha Rensia
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Electroencephalography
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/268509 , uj:28504
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to compile a case series describing the medium- term effect of cervical manipulation on quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) readings over multiple chiropractic manipulations. Method: A descriptive design was used to perform this study. One group, which consisted of 10 participants, contributed to this study to detect if a cervical manipulation may have an influence on brainwave activity over a period of time (and therefore qEEG readings). The study took place in the UJ Chiropractic Day Clinic on the Doornfontein Campus. The participants were manipulated once a week for three consecutive weeks. As qEEG readings are easily influenced by external stimuli, the participants were in a room with minimal stimulation. Each participant’s brainwaves were recorded with two-minutes eyes open and two-minutes eyes closed. They then received a cervical spine manipulation to restricted vertebrae followed with another two-minute eyes open and two-minute eyes closed intervals. Only the theta (slow waves) and beta (fast waves) values were converted into numerical values and were used to describe potential changes. Results: The frontal lobe presented the most varied readings throughout the three visits and the parietal lobe revealed the most active changes. Findings of particular interest in this study were evident in older participants and a single participant with peripheral complications. Conclusion: This study was done to describe the effect cervical manipulation has on qEEG (not a particular increase or decrease) in ten participants. It was shown that post-cervical manipulation over a medium - term theta and beta waves of all lobes demonstrated change. Further investigation is necessary in order to offer evidence on how and why a chiropractic manipulation may have an effect on qEEG as well as what the implications could mean.
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Describing the effect of chiropractic cervical manipulation on disturbed sleeping patterns
- Authors: Mc Donnell, Kelly
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Sleep - Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/90996 , uj:20050
- Description: Abstract: Introduction:Approximately one hundred and fifty million people worldwide suffer from sleep disturbances. In South Africa, thirty one percent of women and twenty seven percent of men have reported difficulty with sleep (Breus, 2012). Sleep deprivation results in problems such as impaired brain activity, cognitive dysfunctions and, in some cases, serious health problems such as heart attacks, high blood pressure and strokes. It can also result in problems such as impaired memory, hallucinations, depression, moodiness, weakened immune response and weight gain. There are many treatment approaches to sleep disturbances, ranging from psychology sessions to treatment with sleep medication. There also are many claims in the form of patient’s comments, observations by chiropractors, unpublished case studies and blogs that chiropractic treatment affects sleeping patterns. Despite these numerous claims, no research has been done to validate themor to provide evidence supporting theories of how manipulation could influence sleeping patterns. Aim:The aim of the study was to describe the effect that chiropractic cervical manipulation may have on disturbed sleeping patterns. The effect was measured by evaluating the participants’ sleep quality with the use of a sleeping apparatus, the FitBit, which records the sleeping pattern as well as the participants’ perception of the improvement in their sleep disturbance. Method:All volunteers were required to complete the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which ultimately resulted in the recruitment of ten participants who matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After the selection process had been completed, the first consultation was conducted. In this consultation,an information form was given to the participants, andeach was asked to sign an informed consent form. Preconsultation education regarding the use of the FitBit was also completed. Thereafter, a full case history was taken and a full physical exam as well as a cervical spine regional exam was performed. Each participant’s FitBit data, personal comments, MLSEQ and LSEQ were used by the researcher to describe whether or not chiropractic cervical manipulation had an effect on each participant’s disturbed sleeping pattern. Each participant attended six consultations over a period two weeks. Chiropractic treatment took place at four of the six consultations... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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- Authors: Mc Donnell, Kelly
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Sleep - Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/90996 , uj:20050
- Description: Abstract: Introduction:Approximately one hundred and fifty million people worldwide suffer from sleep disturbances. In South Africa, thirty one percent of women and twenty seven percent of men have reported difficulty with sleep (Breus, 2012). Sleep deprivation results in problems such as impaired brain activity, cognitive dysfunctions and, in some cases, serious health problems such as heart attacks, high blood pressure and strokes. It can also result in problems such as impaired memory, hallucinations, depression, moodiness, weakened immune response and weight gain. There are many treatment approaches to sleep disturbances, ranging from psychology sessions to treatment with sleep medication. There also are many claims in the form of patient’s comments, observations by chiropractors, unpublished case studies and blogs that chiropractic treatment affects sleeping patterns. Despite these numerous claims, no research has been done to validate themor to provide evidence supporting theories of how manipulation could influence sleeping patterns. Aim:The aim of the study was to describe the effect that chiropractic cervical manipulation may have on disturbed sleeping patterns. The effect was measured by evaluating the participants’ sleep quality with the use of a sleeping apparatus, the FitBit, which records the sleeping pattern as well as the participants’ perception of the improvement in their sleep disturbance. Method:All volunteers were required to complete the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which ultimately resulted in the recruitment of ten participants who matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After the selection process had been completed, the first consultation was conducted. In this consultation,an information form was given to the participants, andeach was asked to sign an informed consent form. Preconsultation education regarding the use of the FitBit was also completed. Thereafter, a full case history was taken and a full physical exam as well as a cervical spine regional exam was performed. Each participant’s FitBit data, personal comments, MLSEQ and LSEQ were used by the researcher to describe whether or not chiropractic cervical manipulation had an effect on each participant’s disturbed sleeping pattern. Each participant attended six consultations over a period two weeks. Chiropractic treatment took place at four of the six consultations... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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Describing the effect of chiropractic cervical manipulation on disturbed sleeping patterns
- Authors: Mc Donnell, Kelly
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Cervical vertebrae , Sleep - Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93129 , uj:20312 , Citation: Mc Donnell, K. 2016. Describing the effect of chiropractic cervical manipulation on disturbed sleeping Patterns.
- Description: Abstract:Purpose: To describe whether chiropractic cervical manipulation may have an effect on disturbed sleeping patterns. Method: All volunteers were required to complete the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which ultimately resulted in the recruitment of ten participants who matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After the selection process had been completed, the first consultation was conducted. In this consultation, an information form was given to the participants, and each was asked to sign an informed consent form. Pre-consultation education regarding the use of the FitBit was also completed. Thereafter, a full case history was taken and a full physical exam as well as a cervical spine regional exam was performed. Each participant’s FitBit data, personal comments, MLSEQ and LSEQ were used by the researcher to describe whether or not chiropractic cervical manipulation had an effect on each participant’s disturbed sleeping pattern. Each participant attended six consultations over a period two weeks. Chiropractic treatment took place at four of the six consultations. Procedure: At each consultation, the participants were required to report on any changes they had experienced from the previous consultation, whether it was related to chiropractic treatment or not. They were required to fill out the modified portion of the Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire, which was collected and compared at the end of the trial. The orthopaedic tests that presented positive on the first consult were re-tested to identify any changes or improvements. The participants were also treated with a chiropractic cervical manipulation from the second to the fifth visit. At the end of the study, the participants were required to fill out the full Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire and return the FitBit. The modified Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire, the full Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire and the FitBit data were analysed and reported on. Results: Clinically, rather limited trends or linear improvements were presented. Some participants showed an improvement on some nights of the study, but not often enough to comment on. Statistically, the results that presented were insignificant; this may be due to the small sample size and perhaps because the study did not take place over a long enough period. Conclusion: The participants did not show sufficient objective changes over the course of the study to substantiate any evidence of change. Rather limited linear trends of improvements presented for all measures of...
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- Authors: Mc Donnell, Kelly
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Cervical vertebrae , Sleep - Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93129 , uj:20312 , Citation: Mc Donnell, K. 2016. Describing the effect of chiropractic cervical manipulation on disturbed sleeping Patterns.
- Description: Abstract:Purpose: To describe whether chiropractic cervical manipulation may have an effect on disturbed sleeping patterns. Method: All volunteers were required to complete the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which ultimately resulted in the recruitment of ten participants who matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After the selection process had been completed, the first consultation was conducted. In this consultation, an information form was given to the participants, and each was asked to sign an informed consent form. Pre-consultation education regarding the use of the FitBit was also completed. Thereafter, a full case history was taken and a full physical exam as well as a cervical spine regional exam was performed. Each participant’s FitBit data, personal comments, MLSEQ and LSEQ were used by the researcher to describe whether or not chiropractic cervical manipulation had an effect on each participant’s disturbed sleeping pattern. Each participant attended six consultations over a period two weeks. Chiropractic treatment took place at four of the six consultations. Procedure: At each consultation, the participants were required to report on any changes they had experienced from the previous consultation, whether it was related to chiropractic treatment or not. They were required to fill out the modified portion of the Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire, which was collected and compared at the end of the trial. The orthopaedic tests that presented positive on the first consult were re-tested to identify any changes or improvements. The participants were also treated with a chiropractic cervical manipulation from the second to the fifth visit. At the end of the study, the participants were required to fill out the full Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire and return the FitBit. The modified Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire, the full Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire and the FitBit data were analysed and reported on. Results: Clinically, rather limited trends or linear improvements were presented. Some participants showed an improvement on some nights of the study, but not often enough to comment on. Statistically, the results that presented were insignificant; this may be due to the small sample size and perhaps because the study did not take place over a long enough period. Conclusion: The participants did not show sufficient objective changes over the course of the study to substantiate any evidence of change. Rather limited linear trends of improvements presented for all measures of...
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The effect of cervical spine chiropractic manipulation on balance
- Authors: Nolan, Justin Henry
- Date: 2010-03-31T07:00:52Z
- Subjects: Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Chiropractic
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6715 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3119
- Description: M. Tech. , It has been noted in the literature that the sensory system consists of the visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems (Guyton and Hall, 1997; Arnold and Schmitz, 1998; Murphy, 2000; Nakata and Yabe, 2001; Magee, 2002 and Gatterman, 2004). In congruence with the above authors Katz (1996), Gatterman (2004) and Murphy (2000), Morningstar, Pettibon, Schlappi, Schlapp and Ireland (2005) further stated that the postural reflexes can be subcategorised as the following: visual righting reflex, labyrinthine righting reflexes, neck righting reflexes, body on head righting reflexes and body on body righting reflexes. Each of these neurological mechanisms plays a role in balance / equilibrium. Furthermore it has been shown that spinal manipulative therapy has an effect on neurological systems. Therefore it stands to reason that spinal manipulative therapy may have an effect on balance or equilibrium.
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- Authors: Nolan, Justin Henry
- Date: 2010-03-31T07:00:52Z
- Subjects: Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Chiropractic
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6715 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3119
- Description: M. Tech. , It has been noted in the literature that the sensory system consists of the visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems (Guyton and Hall, 1997; Arnold and Schmitz, 1998; Murphy, 2000; Nakata and Yabe, 2001; Magee, 2002 and Gatterman, 2004). In congruence with the above authors Katz (1996), Gatterman (2004) and Murphy (2000), Morningstar, Pettibon, Schlappi, Schlapp and Ireland (2005) further stated that the postural reflexes can be subcategorised as the following: visual righting reflex, labyrinthine righting reflexes, neck righting reflexes, body on head righting reflexes and body on body righting reflexes. Each of these neurological mechanisms plays a role in balance / equilibrium. Furthermore it has been shown that spinal manipulative therapy has an effect on neurological systems. Therefore it stands to reason that spinal manipulative therapy may have an effect on balance or equilibrium.
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The effect of chiropractic cervical spine adjustment on cervical range of motion, beyond the direct effect of cavitation
- Authors: Paton, Glen James
- Date: 2014-04-01
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Joints - Range of motion , Cervical vertebrae
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4564 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9912
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Purpose: This study aims to ascertain the extent Chiropractic manipulative therapy increases ROM beyond the joint-separation induced ROM initially experienced via the cavitation phenomenon in the absence of neck pain. Method: Sixty participants between eighteen and thirty-five years of age, thirty male and thirty female whom met the inclusion of no neck pain and perceived decreased ROM were selected for participation. There was a single group with each participant‟s pre-adjustment readings acting as a baseline. Procedure: Participants were assessed for hypomobility and joint dysfunction. Those who met the inclusion criteria underwent a detailed history, physical and cervical spine regional examination on the initial consult. A pre-adjustment objective measurement was acquired using a cervical spine range of motion (CROM) device. Once the consent form was signed participants received Chiropractic cervical spine manipulative therapy to the area/s of the cervical spine found to be restricted on motion palpation by the researcher. Post-adjustment objective measurements were taken at one, twenty, forty and sixty minutes using the CROM device. Participants were required to remain in the researcher‟s examination room for 60 minutes post-adjustment with continuation of regular day to day activity and no strenuous activity during the twenty-four hour period of the study. The participant was required to return for a single follow up visit within a time frame of twenty-four hours of the initial visit. The follow-up visit required no treatment. At twenty-four hours, the participant was objectively measured for cervical spine ROM using the CROM. The results were based on objective data in the form of cervical spine ROM measurements. Results: Clinical analysis of the percentage change in cervical spine ROM values revealed that clinically and statistically significant improvement was seen in all ranges of motion post-adjustment. General consensus showed that a peak value of improved ROM was seen post-adjustment at the one minute interval for all ranges of motion except flexion. Flexion demonstrated a peak ROM value at the twenty minute post-adjustment interval.
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- Authors: Paton, Glen James
- Date: 2014-04-01
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Joints - Range of motion , Cervical vertebrae
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4564 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9912
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Purpose: This study aims to ascertain the extent Chiropractic manipulative therapy increases ROM beyond the joint-separation induced ROM initially experienced via the cavitation phenomenon in the absence of neck pain. Method: Sixty participants between eighteen and thirty-five years of age, thirty male and thirty female whom met the inclusion of no neck pain and perceived decreased ROM were selected for participation. There was a single group with each participant‟s pre-adjustment readings acting as a baseline. Procedure: Participants were assessed for hypomobility and joint dysfunction. Those who met the inclusion criteria underwent a detailed history, physical and cervical spine regional examination on the initial consult. A pre-adjustment objective measurement was acquired using a cervical spine range of motion (CROM) device. Once the consent form was signed participants received Chiropractic cervical spine manipulative therapy to the area/s of the cervical spine found to be restricted on motion palpation by the researcher. Post-adjustment objective measurements were taken at one, twenty, forty and sixty minutes using the CROM device. Participants were required to remain in the researcher‟s examination room for 60 minutes post-adjustment with continuation of regular day to day activity and no strenuous activity during the twenty-four hour period of the study. The participant was required to return for a single follow up visit within a time frame of twenty-four hours of the initial visit. The follow-up visit required no treatment. At twenty-four hours, the participant was objectively measured for cervical spine ROM using the CROM. The results were based on objective data in the form of cervical spine ROM measurements. Results: Clinical analysis of the percentage change in cervical spine ROM values revealed that clinically and statistically significant improvement was seen in all ranges of motion post-adjustment. General consensus showed that a peak value of improved ROM was seen post-adjustment at the one minute interval for all ranges of motion except flexion. Flexion demonstrated a peak ROM value at the twenty minute post-adjustment interval.
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The effect of manual versus mechanical cervical manipulation on QEEG
- Authors: Robertson, Kim Nicole
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Cervical vertebrae , Electroencephalography
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/231436 , uj:23576
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of manual chiropractic manipulations versus a mechanical manipulating device on the influence on oscillations at different frequencies with an extracranial scalp quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG). Method: A comparative design using random group allocation was chosen for this study. This study looked for changes in the QEEG readings before and after manual chiropractic manipulations and compared them to before and after readings of the mechanical manipulating device results. The study took place in the Chiropractic Clinic at the University of Johannesburg’s Doornfontein campus. The study comprised twenty participants with cervical spine motion restrictions who were randomly allocated into two groups of ten. The QEEG was used to record the participants’ brain wave activity with their eyes open and then closed before any manipulation was given. Post-manipulation, there was a reading done immediately after, again with the eyes open and then closed, as well as thirty minutes post-manipulation. The QEEG data was converted into mean values of the brain waves, theta and beta. These values were used to find any statistical significance in the results. An exploratory analysis was performed with the assistance of Statkon to identify relationships in the results using the theta: beta ratio. Results: Findings of particular interest in this study were evident in the parietal lobe. In the parietal lobe, there was a significant difference between Group A (mechanical manipulation) and Group B (manual manipulation) in the intergroup analysis pre-manipulation (p=0.019) and post-manipulation (p=0.023) when the participants’ eyes were open. After assessing the mean ranks, it could be concluded that manual manipulation had a greater effect on the parietal lobe than mechanical manipulation. In the frontal and temporal lobe, although important, no findings were of particular interest as there were no statistically significant findings evident in the results relating to these lobes. Conclusion: In this study, the limited findings indicate that no clear conclusions can be drawn with regards to whether or not mechanical manipulation has a similar effect to manual manipulation. The study has contributed positively to the claim that manual manipulation does have an effect on QEEG as there were significant changes present post-manual manipulation in
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- Authors: Robertson, Kim Nicole
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Cervical vertebrae , Electroencephalography
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/231436 , uj:23576
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of manual chiropractic manipulations versus a mechanical manipulating device on the influence on oscillations at different frequencies with an extracranial scalp quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG). Method: A comparative design using random group allocation was chosen for this study. This study looked for changes in the QEEG readings before and after manual chiropractic manipulations and compared them to before and after readings of the mechanical manipulating device results. The study took place in the Chiropractic Clinic at the University of Johannesburg’s Doornfontein campus. The study comprised twenty participants with cervical spine motion restrictions who were randomly allocated into two groups of ten. The QEEG was used to record the participants’ brain wave activity with their eyes open and then closed before any manipulation was given. Post-manipulation, there was a reading done immediately after, again with the eyes open and then closed, as well as thirty minutes post-manipulation. The QEEG data was converted into mean values of the brain waves, theta and beta. These values were used to find any statistical significance in the results. An exploratory analysis was performed with the assistance of Statkon to identify relationships in the results using the theta: beta ratio. Results: Findings of particular interest in this study were evident in the parietal lobe. In the parietal lobe, there was a significant difference between Group A (mechanical manipulation) and Group B (manual manipulation) in the intergroup analysis pre-manipulation (p=0.019) and post-manipulation (p=0.023) when the participants’ eyes were open. After assessing the mean ranks, it could be concluded that manual manipulation had a greater effect on the parietal lobe than mechanical manipulation. In the frontal and temporal lobe, although important, no findings were of particular interest as there were no statistically significant findings evident in the results relating to these lobes. Conclusion: In this study, the limited findings indicate that no clear conclusions can be drawn with regards to whether or not mechanical manipulation has a similar effect to manual manipulation. The study has contributed positively to the claim that manual manipulation does have an effect on QEEG as there were significant changes present post-manual manipulation in
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Describing the trends of qEEG change caused by cervical manipulation
- Authors: Scott, Michelle
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Electroencephalography
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/268532 , uj:28506
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Background: Quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) is used to measure brain wave activity. qEEG is commonly used to determine and asses neural function, neurophysiology and neurological deficits. It is an inexpensive tool used for both diagnostic and prognostic information. It is alleged that chiropractic manipulation affects the central nervous system beyond the dorsal root ganglia; as well as the brain itself. Although controversial studies are demonstrating there is an effect on brain qEEG, limited research has looked at the detailed trends of qEEG changes caused by cervical manipulation. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the trends of qEEG changes caused by cervical manipulation for the duration of 60 minutes. This could theoretically stimulate further related research and thus redefine the existing limits of chiropractic treatment of the central nervous system by influencing brain wave activity. Method: A descriptive design was used to attempt to track trends on qEEG readings before and after a chiropractic manipulation for the duration of 60 minutes. The EEG equipment that was used for the trials was a MP 150 Biopac system. On arrival at the Chiropractic clinic all participants were assessed as new patients and then randomly divided into two groups of 5. Once this was completed the EEG cap was placed on the participants head and the first of six recordings was started. Subsequent to the completion of the first recording, the participants’ cervical spine was manipulated/ sham manipulated (control group). The remainder of the recordings then took place at 15 minute intervals. Results: There was a definitive difference in the readings pre- and post-manipulation for both groups, across all three brain lobes. Group A appeared to have more consistent predictable changes. Group B appeared to have haphazard changes. Some participants showed more pronounced changes in brain wave activity than others. Conclusion: The definitive changes pre- and post- manipulation readings demonstrate that there are apparent variations in the qEEG readings post cervical manipulation...
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- Authors: Scott, Michelle
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Cervical vertebrae , Spinal adjustment , Electroencephalography
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/268532 , uj:28506
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Background: Quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG) is used to measure brain wave activity. qEEG is commonly used to determine and asses neural function, neurophysiology and neurological deficits. It is an inexpensive tool used for both diagnostic and prognostic information. It is alleged that chiropractic manipulation affects the central nervous system beyond the dorsal root ganglia; as well as the brain itself. Although controversial studies are demonstrating there is an effect on brain qEEG, limited research has looked at the detailed trends of qEEG changes caused by cervical manipulation. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the trends of qEEG changes caused by cervical manipulation for the duration of 60 minutes. This could theoretically stimulate further related research and thus redefine the existing limits of chiropractic treatment of the central nervous system by influencing brain wave activity. Method: A descriptive design was used to attempt to track trends on qEEG readings before and after a chiropractic manipulation for the duration of 60 minutes. The EEG equipment that was used for the trials was a MP 150 Biopac system. On arrival at the Chiropractic clinic all participants were assessed as new patients and then randomly divided into two groups of 5. Once this was completed the EEG cap was placed on the participants head and the first of six recordings was started. Subsequent to the completion of the first recording, the participants’ cervical spine was manipulated/ sham manipulated (control group). The remainder of the recordings then took place at 15 minute intervals. Results: There was a definitive difference in the readings pre- and post-manipulation for both groups, across all three brain lobes. Group A appeared to have more consistent predictable changes. Group B appeared to have haphazard changes. Some participants showed more pronounced changes in brain wave activity than others. Conclusion: The definitive changes pre- and post- manipulation readings demonstrate that there are apparent variations in the qEEG readings post cervical manipulation...
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Changes in vertebral artery blood flow in different head positions and post cervical manipulative therapy
- Authors: Wood, Jessica Joy
- Date: 2015-07-14
- Subjects: Vertebral artery , Blood flow , Cervical vertebrae , Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13727 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13993
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Wood, Jessica Joy
- Date: 2015-07-14
- Subjects: Vertebral artery , Blood flow , Cervical vertebrae , Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13727 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13993
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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