The effect of cervical and lumbar chiropractic adjustments on the bi-lateral weight distribution through the lower limbs
- Authors: Lester, Rory Kayl
- Date: 2014-06-02
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Gait in humans , Equilibrium (Physiology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11289 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10882
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , During gait the force transferred through the body is dived between the two lower limbs, according to Kaplan, Barak & Spiel (2012) this force should to be constant and equal with each gait cycle in an asymptomatic individual. In the presence of spinal dysfunction there is an alteration of sensory motor integration as a result of impaired proprioception (Taylor & Murphy, 2007), this altered proprioception may then produce a negative effect on the fore distribution during gait, resulting in abnormal biomechanics and an altered gait pattern. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to restore normal biomechanics to the spine and in so doing improve proprioception. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of cervical and lumbar chiropractic adjustments on the force distribution through the lower limbs during gait. Method: Thirty participants between the ages of 18 and 45 were invited to participate in the study. The details of the study were fully explained to each participant, after which an informed consent form was signed, followed by a full physical examination to determine if the potential participant was eligible for inclusion in the study, and did not have any of the following exclusion criteria. Individuals suffering from any form of mechanical back pain, hip, knee and ankle pathologies, females, and individuals were manipulation was contra-indicated were excluded from the study. A full lumbar or cervical spine examination was then performed in order to test for joint dysfunction. The participants then underwent gait testing after which they then received either a cervical or lumbar spine adjustment to the dysfunctioning joint. Procedure: The participants received a total of seven chiropractic adjustments with the objective data being recorded on the first, fourth and seventh consultations. The objective data was captured with the Zebris FDM gait analysis system. The system consisted of a 3 meter long sensory platform that is built into the floor, the pressure platform was made up of multiple force sensors arranged in a matrix of columns and rows and was capable of measuring the exact force through each lower limb during gait. The recorded sensory information was transferred to the WinFDM program which then interpreted all the data.
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- Authors: Lester, Rory Kayl
- Date: 2014-06-02
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Gait in humans , Equilibrium (Physiology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11289 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10882
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , During gait the force transferred through the body is dived between the two lower limbs, according to Kaplan, Barak & Spiel (2012) this force should to be constant and equal with each gait cycle in an asymptomatic individual. In the presence of spinal dysfunction there is an alteration of sensory motor integration as a result of impaired proprioception (Taylor & Murphy, 2007), this altered proprioception may then produce a negative effect on the fore distribution during gait, resulting in abnormal biomechanics and an altered gait pattern. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to restore normal biomechanics to the spine and in so doing improve proprioception. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of cervical and lumbar chiropractic adjustments on the force distribution through the lower limbs during gait. Method: Thirty participants between the ages of 18 and 45 were invited to participate in the study. The details of the study were fully explained to each participant, after which an informed consent form was signed, followed by a full physical examination to determine if the potential participant was eligible for inclusion in the study, and did not have any of the following exclusion criteria. Individuals suffering from any form of mechanical back pain, hip, knee and ankle pathologies, females, and individuals were manipulation was contra-indicated were excluded from the study. A full lumbar or cervical spine examination was then performed in order to test for joint dysfunction. The participants then underwent gait testing after which they then received either a cervical or lumbar spine adjustment to the dysfunctioning joint. Procedure: The participants received a total of seven chiropractic adjustments with the objective data being recorded on the first, fourth and seventh consultations. The objective data was captured with the Zebris FDM gait analysis system. The system consisted of a 3 meter long sensory platform that is built into the floor, the pressure platform was made up of multiple force sensors arranged in a matrix of columns and rows and was capable of measuring the exact force through each lower limb during gait. The recorded sensory information was transferred to the WinFDM program which then interpreted all the data.
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The effect of chiropractic manipulation combined with targeted exercises on balance
- Authors: Osler, Sarah Nomvula
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Exercise therapy , Equilibrium (Physiology)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/226630 , uj:22920
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: To determine the effect of chiropractic manipulation, combined with targeted exercises, on balance. Method: Thirty participants were divided into two groups of fifteen: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received chiropractic manipulation to restricted joints in the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints, as well as a 45-minute pilates-based targeted exercise class once per week for six weeks. The control group did not receive any intervention. Both groups had their balance assessed three times using the Biodex Balance System SD: once before the study started, for a second time halfway through the study (prior to treatment for the participants in the experimental group), and a final measurement when the trials had been completed. Results: With regards to the clinical analysis of the results, both the experimental and control groups showed an improvement in their balance performance, with a larger improvement occurring in the experimental group. The experimental group showed a progressive improvement from measurement to measurement, whereas the control group showed a dramatic improvement from the first to the second measurements, with the difference between the second to the third measurement ranging from a very small improvement to a worsened performance. When analysed individually, both groups showed significant improvement between measurements, with the experimental group showing more statistically significant readings. However, no statistically significant difference was found when comparing the scores of the two groups to one another. Conclusion: As there was no statistically significant difference between the performances of the two groups, no conclusion can be made as to whether or not the combination of targeted exercise classes and chiropractic manipulation has any effect on balance. The small sample size also does not allow a generalisation of these results to the broader public. However, it is possible that with certain methodological changes, significant results may be seen.
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- Authors: Osler, Sarah Nomvula
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Exercise therapy , Equilibrium (Physiology)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/226630 , uj:22920
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: To determine the effect of chiropractic manipulation, combined with targeted exercises, on balance. Method: Thirty participants were divided into two groups of fifteen: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received chiropractic manipulation to restricted joints in the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints, as well as a 45-minute pilates-based targeted exercise class once per week for six weeks. The control group did not receive any intervention. Both groups had their balance assessed three times using the Biodex Balance System SD: once before the study started, for a second time halfway through the study (prior to treatment for the participants in the experimental group), and a final measurement when the trials had been completed. Results: With regards to the clinical analysis of the results, both the experimental and control groups showed an improvement in their balance performance, with a larger improvement occurring in the experimental group. The experimental group showed a progressive improvement from measurement to measurement, whereas the control group showed a dramatic improvement from the first to the second measurements, with the difference between the second to the third measurement ranging from a very small improvement to a worsened performance. When analysed individually, both groups showed significant improvement between measurements, with the experimental group showing more statistically significant readings. However, no statistically significant difference was found when comparing the scores of the two groups to one another. Conclusion: As there was no statistically significant difference between the performances of the two groups, no conclusion can be made as to whether or not the combination of targeted exercise classes and chiropractic manipulation has any effect on balance. The small sample size also does not allow a generalisation of these results to the broader public. However, it is possible that with certain methodological changes, significant results may be seen.
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