Injury incidence and risk factors in Crossfit® athletes in Johannesburg
- Authors: Steenkamp, Marius Louis
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Sports injuries , Exercise - Physiological aspects , CrossFit, Inc.
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/476810 , uj:43060
- Description: Abstract: Introduction: CrossFit® is a training methodology that utilizes a combination of functional movements performed at a high intensity to increase fitness levels in its participants. Even though it has had great success as a training methodology, CrossFit® is plagued by claims of rampant injury and has been criticised for having a potentially disproportionate high rate and risk of injuries. Research relating to injury rates and risk factors in CrossFit® has been scarce, especially in South Africa... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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- Authors: Steenkamp, Marius Louis
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Sports injuries , Exercise - Physiological aspects , CrossFit, Inc.
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/476810 , uj:43060
- Description: Abstract: Introduction: CrossFit® is a training methodology that utilizes a combination of functional movements performed at a high intensity to increase fitness levels in its participants. Even though it has had great success as a training methodology, CrossFit® is plagued by claims of rampant injury and has been criticised for having a potentially disproportionate high rate and risk of injuries. Research relating to injury rates and risk factors in CrossFit® has been scarce, especially in South Africa... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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A correlation study between quadratus lumborum trigger points and leg length inequality
- Authors: Swan, Charissa
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Quadratus lumborum , Leg inequality , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/18086 , uj:15958
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine whether or not there was correlation between a leg length inequality and a quadratus lumborum muscle trigger point. Method: One hundred participants were recruited. The examiner performed a prone leg length evaluation, a supine-to-sit test and their legs were measured for a leg length inequality using the real and apparent methods. The researcher took algometer readings of the quadratus lumborum muscles bilaterally. Results: The objective results showed the total of the 59% (n=59) participants that had more sensitive trigger points on the left hand side, 50% (n=6) had no distinguishable leg length inequality, 63.9% (n=23) had a left short leg and 57.7% (n= 30) had a left long leg. From the total of the 41% (n=41) participants that had more sensitive trigger points on the right hand side, 50% (n=6) had no distinguishable leg length inequality, 36.1% (n=13) had a left short leg and 42.3% (n=22) had a left long leg. The Pearson Chi- Square test indicated that there was no statistically significant correlation (Sig. Value > 0.5) between the apparent measurement and that of the algometer reading. Therefore the sig value, which was found in this study of 0.67, had no statistical significance. From the total of the 59% (n=59) participants that had more sensitive trigger points on the left hand side, 71.4% (n=5) had no distinguishable leg length inequality, 60.5% (n=23) had a left short leg and 56.4% (n=31) had a left long leg.
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- Authors: Swan, Charissa
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Quadratus lumborum , Leg inequality , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/18086 , uj:15958
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine whether or not there was correlation between a leg length inequality and a quadratus lumborum muscle trigger point. Method: One hundred participants were recruited. The examiner performed a prone leg length evaluation, a supine-to-sit test and their legs were measured for a leg length inequality using the real and apparent methods. The researcher took algometer readings of the quadratus lumborum muscles bilaterally. Results: The objective results showed the total of the 59% (n=59) participants that had more sensitive trigger points on the left hand side, 50% (n=6) had no distinguishable leg length inequality, 63.9% (n=23) had a left short leg and 57.7% (n= 30) had a left long leg. From the total of the 41% (n=41) participants that had more sensitive trigger points on the right hand side, 50% (n=6) had no distinguishable leg length inequality, 36.1% (n=13) had a left short leg and 42.3% (n=22) had a left long leg. The Pearson Chi- Square test indicated that there was no statistically significant correlation (Sig. Value > 0.5) between the apparent measurement and that of the algometer reading. Therefore the sig value, which was found in this study of 0.67, had no statistical significance. From the total of the 59% (n=59) participants that had more sensitive trigger points on the left hand side, 71.4% (n=5) had no distinguishable leg length inequality, 60.5% (n=23) had a left short leg and 56.4% (n=31) had a left long leg.
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Chiropractic wrist manipulation on performance indicators in asymptomatic male golfer
- Authors: Taitz, Matthew Sam
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Golfers - Health and hygiene , Wrist , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Golf - Physiological aspects , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/58180 , uj:16427
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of chiropractic wrist manipulation on three golf performance indicators, namely clubhead speed, distance, and smash factor in asymptomatic male golfers. A quasi-experimental study design, set up at the Golfers Club (Fourways, Johannesburg), compared 50 participants in the test group with 50 participants in the control group. The participants were right-handed with handicaps of 17 or less. The data collection process comprised left and right wrist range of motion readings using a manual goniometer; five warm-up shots using a 7-iron into nylon netting; and ten shots recorded using the FlightScope Simulator. The process was concluded with left and right wrist range of motion goniometer readings. Only the test group received chiropractic wrist manipulations. No subjective data was recorded as participants were asymptomatic. There was a noteworthy difference in left and right wrist range of motion without any significant change in the test or control groups’ performance indicators. The evidence suggests that the immediate effect of chiropractic wrist manipulation on golf performance indicators is limited. , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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- Authors: Taitz, Matthew Sam
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Golfers - Health and hygiene , Wrist , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Golf - Physiological aspects , Chiropractic
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/58180 , uj:16427
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of chiropractic wrist manipulation on three golf performance indicators, namely clubhead speed, distance, and smash factor in asymptomatic male golfers. A quasi-experimental study design, set up at the Golfers Club (Fourways, Johannesburg), compared 50 participants in the test group with 50 participants in the control group. The participants were right-handed with handicaps of 17 or less. The data collection process comprised left and right wrist range of motion readings using a manual goniometer; five warm-up shots using a 7-iron into nylon netting; and ten shots recorded using the FlightScope Simulator. The process was concluded with left and right wrist range of motion goniometer readings. Only the test group received chiropractic wrist manipulations. No subjective data was recorded as participants were asymptomatic. There was a noteworthy difference in left and right wrist range of motion without any significant change in the test or control groups’ performance indicators. The evidence suggests that the immediate effect of chiropractic wrist manipulation on golf performance indicators is limited. , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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The immediate effect of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy on the x-factor stretch of elite amateur golfers
- Authors: Templeton, Marc Sean
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Stretch (Physiology) , Golfers - Health and hygiene
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/382796 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91390 , uj:20100
- Description: Abstract: The golf swing is a complex set of movements that requires the activation of multiple muscles to ensure the correct sequence is followed. The aim of the study was to see the immediate effect of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy on the x-factor stretch of elite amateur golfers. Fifty participants were used in the study and randomly allocated into two groups, a control and treatment group. The participants in the treatment group were assessed on the 3D motion tracking software before and after manipulation. The results showed that there was no significant change (p = 0.353) to the x-factor stretch after manipulation for group A (treatment group). However, there were some significant changes that were noted during the study. There was a significant change (p = 0.016) to the hip angle after manipulation as well as a significant change (p = 0.041) to the x-factor after manipulation, although, the change in x-factor was a decrease in the value of the x-factor after manipulation. Although there were some changes noted to the variables that were measured, no clinical correlation could be noted. Therefore, it cannot be safely assumed that chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy has an effect on the x-factor stretch of elite amateur golfers. , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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- Authors: Templeton, Marc Sean
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Stretch (Physiology) , Golfers - Health and hygiene
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/382796 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91390 , uj:20100
- Description: Abstract: The golf swing is a complex set of movements that requires the activation of multiple muscles to ensure the correct sequence is followed. The aim of the study was to see the immediate effect of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy on the x-factor stretch of elite amateur golfers. Fifty participants were used in the study and randomly allocated into two groups, a control and treatment group. The participants in the treatment group were assessed on the 3D motion tracking software before and after manipulation. The results showed that there was no significant change (p = 0.353) to the x-factor stretch after manipulation for group A (treatment group). However, there were some significant changes that were noted during the study. There was a significant change (p = 0.016) to the hip angle after manipulation as well as a significant change (p = 0.041) to the x-factor after manipulation, although, the change in x-factor was a decrease in the value of the x-factor after manipulation. Although there were some changes noted to the variables that were measured, no clinical correlation could be noted. Therefore, it cannot be safely assumed that chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy has an effect on the x-factor stretch of elite amateur golfers. , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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The reliability of the tuning fork and therapeutic ultrasound to determine the most reliable methods of fracture diagnosis
- Van Den Berg, Christine Dominique
- Authors: Van Den Berg, Christine Dominique
- Date: 2009-06-22T06:51:18Z
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8516 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2672
- Description: M.Tech.
- Full Text: false
- Authors: Van Den Berg, Christine Dominique
- Date: 2009-06-22T06:51:18Z
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8516 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2672
- Description: M.Tech.
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The effect of ankle joint adjustment on the path of the centre of pressure and rotation during gait
- Van Niekerk, Emmerentia Margaretha
- Authors: Van Niekerk, Emmerentia Margaretha
- Date: 2014-06-04
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Ankle , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Gait in humans
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11396 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11034
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Problem Statement: Ankle sprains are one of the most common acute injuries treated by physicians (Pellow & Brantingham, 2001). Most ankle sprains involve the lateral ankle ligaments, with the anterior tibiotalar ligament being the most commonly affected in injuries involving plantarflexion and inversion. These injuries often result in restriction of movements that will limit gait (Crosbie, Green, Refshauge, 1999). Even in the event of injury to one ankle, the sensorimotor and postural deficits can be bilateral due to central processing of motor control information (Munna et. al., 2010, Monaghan et. al., 2006). The primary aim of a chiropractic adjustment is to increase joint range of motion (Fryer, Mudge, McLaughlin, 2002) and to correct local joint dysfunction (Pellow & Brantingham, 2001). No prior research has been done using the Zebris FDM-system to analyze changes in gait after ankle adjustment. Method: Sixty participants between the age of 15 and 45 years were recruited. The participants were asked to sign a consent form after which a thorough case history, full physical exam and foot and ankle regional examination were performed. Participants were included in the study if they were of the correct age, had a chronic history of minor ankle sprain and had palpable motion restrictions of ankle joint range of motion. Participants were excluded if they had a history of severe ankle injury or ankle surgery, had any contraindications to chiropractic adjustment or were currently undergoing any other treatment that could interfere with the study, including the use of certain medications. Each participant underwent a gait assessment before and after they received a chiropractic adjustment to the restricted ankle joint. Procedure: Objective measurements were obtained using the Zebris FDM-system before and after participants received one chiropractic adjustment using a long axis distraction technique. The Zebris FDM-system uses capacitive force sensors arranged on a platform in a high density. The measuring plate allows dynamic force distribution to be analysed during gait. The length of the Zebris platform allowed successive footfalls to be captured and measurements taken during three full gait cycles were used in the analysis. All data was processed using the WinFDM program to produce a gait report (Zebris Medical GmbH, 2008) Results: A statistically significant change was seen in the single support line on the non-adjusted side. Changes were measured in the other gait parameters although they were not statistically significant. Conclusion: This study has shown that chiropractic adjustment of the ankle joint has an effect on the path of centre of pressure and foot rotation during gait. It also helps clinicians to see that the adjustment has a bilateral effect. Future studies will be able to determine whether this is a positive or a negative outcome as the limits of normal and pathological gait using these parameters have not yet been set. Chiropractors can treat patients with a history of chronic ankle sprain more effectively if they have a better understanding of residual motion restrictions and movement patterns after acute ankle sprain. A future study including several treatments could be beneficial as clinical chiropractic practice would most likely involve more than one treatment of a patient with a history of ankle sprain. In this way the lasting and accumulative effects of chiropractic adjustment could be measured.
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- Authors: Van Niekerk, Emmerentia Margaretha
- Date: 2014-06-04
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Ankle , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Gait in humans
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11396 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11034
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Problem Statement: Ankle sprains are one of the most common acute injuries treated by physicians (Pellow & Brantingham, 2001). Most ankle sprains involve the lateral ankle ligaments, with the anterior tibiotalar ligament being the most commonly affected in injuries involving plantarflexion and inversion. These injuries often result in restriction of movements that will limit gait (Crosbie, Green, Refshauge, 1999). Even in the event of injury to one ankle, the sensorimotor and postural deficits can be bilateral due to central processing of motor control information (Munna et. al., 2010, Monaghan et. al., 2006). The primary aim of a chiropractic adjustment is to increase joint range of motion (Fryer, Mudge, McLaughlin, 2002) and to correct local joint dysfunction (Pellow & Brantingham, 2001). No prior research has been done using the Zebris FDM-system to analyze changes in gait after ankle adjustment. Method: Sixty participants between the age of 15 and 45 years were recruited. The participants were asked to sign a consent form after which a thorough case history, full physical exam and foot and ankle regional examination were performed. Participants were included in the study if they were of the correct age, had a chronic history of minor ankle sprain and had palpable motion restrictions of ankle joint range of motion. Participants were excluded if they had a history of severe ankle injury or ankle surgery, had any contraindications to chiropractic adjustment or were currently undergoing any other treatment that could interfere with the study, including the use of certain medications. Each participant underwent a gait assessment before and after they received a chiropractic adjustment to the restricted ankle joint. Procedure: Objective measurements were obtained using the Zebris FDM-system before and after participants received one chiropractic adjustment using a long axis distraction technique. The Zebris FDM-system uses capacitive force sensors arranged on a platform in a high density. The measuring plate allows dynamic force distribution to be analysed during gait. The length of the Zebris platform allowed successive footfalls to be captured and measurements taken during three full gait cycles were used in the analysis. All data was processed using the WinFDM program to produce a gait report (Zebris Medical GmbH, 2008) Results: A statistically significant change was seen in the single support line on the non-adjusted side. Changes were measured in the other gait parameters although they were not statistically significant. Conclusion: This study has shown that chiropractic adjustment of the ankle joint has an effect on the path of centre of pressure and foot rotation during gait. It also helps clinicians to see that the adjustment has a bilateral effect. Future studies will be able to determine whether this is a positive or a negative outcome as the limits of normal and pathological gait using these parameters have not yet been set. Chiropractors can treat patients with a history of chronic ankle sprain more effectively if they have a better understanding of residual motion restrictions and movement patterns after acute ankle sprain. A future study including several treatments could be beneficial as clinical chiropractic practice would most likely involve more than one treatment of a patient with a history of ankle sprain. In this way the lasting and accumulative effects of chiropractic adjustment could be measured.
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The immediate effect of cervical spine adjustments on movement time of the upper limb in athletes
- Authors: Van Rensburg, Janine
- Date: 2015-07-29
- Subjects: Arm - Movements , Muscles - Motility , Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Sports - Physiological aspects , Athletes - Health and hygiene
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13811 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14109
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Purpose: Movement time is the time it takes an individual to perform an actual task. A faster and better movement can be invaluable in athletes using their upper limb. This study aims to see the immediate effect of a chiropractic adjustment on the segments innervating the upper limb, 05 to Ti spinal levels, to movement time in the upper limb, in athletes. Method: This study was a comparative study and consisted of two groups of fifteen. The participants were between the ages of eighteen and thirty five, with a half male to female ratio. The potential participants were examined and accepted according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The method of treatment administered to each participant was determined by group allocation. Group 1 received chiropractic adjustments to the segments innervating upper limb (C5-T1). Group 2 was the control group and did not receive treatment, only a rest period of ten minutes was given in between tests. Objective data findings were based on the above treatment protocols. Procedure: Treatment consisted of six treatment consultations with an additional follow up consultation over a three week period, with two consultations being performed per week interval. Objective data readings were taken at the beginning of the first, fourth and seventh consultations. Objective data was collected by the tapping task test and the movement time evaluator program. Analysis of collected data was performed by a statistician. The chiropractic adjustments used were based on restrictions identified during motion palpation and were applied on all the consultations. Results: Clinically significant results were found in group i, the treatment group. Showing a decrease in overall movement time, especially between visit i and visit 4, but also between visit 4 and visit 7. Group 2, the control group, showed a decrease in movement time before and after visit i, but this was only due to learning effect of performing the test for the second time. No statistical significance was found between visit 1 and visit 4 or visit 4 and visit 7.
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- Authors: Van Rensburg, Janine
- Date: 2015-07-29
- Subjects: Arm - Movements , Muscles - Motility , Chiropractic , Spinal adjustment , Sports - Physiological aspects , Athletes - Health and hygiene
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13811 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14109
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Purpose: Movement time is the time it takes an individual to perform an actual task. A faster and better movement can be invaluable in athletes using their upper limb. This study aims to see the immediate effect of a chiropractic adjustment on the segments innervating the upper limb, 05 to Ti spinal levels, to movement time in the upper limb, in athletes. Method: This study was a comparative study and consisted of two groups of fifteen. The participants were between the ages of eighteen and thirty five, with a half male to female ratio. The potential participants were examined and accepted according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The method of treatment administered to each participant was determined by group allocation. Group 1 received chiropractic adjustments to the segments innervating upper limb (C5-T1). Group 2 was the control group and did not receive treatment, only a rest period of ten minutes was given in between tests. Objective data findings were based on the above treatment protocols. Procedure: Treatment consisted of six treatment consultations with an additional follow up consultation over a three week period, with two consultations being performed per week interval. Objective data readings were taken at the beginning of the first, fourth and seventh consultations. Objective data was collected by the tapping task test and the movement time evaluator program. Analysis of collected data was performed by a statistician. The chiropractic adjustments used were based on restrictions identified during motion palpation and were applied on all the consultations. Results: Clinically significant results were found in group i, the treatment group. Showing a decrease in overall movement time, especially between visit i and visit 4, but also between visit 4 and visit 7. Group 2, the control group, showed a decrease in movement time before and after visit i, but this was only due to learning effect of performing the test for the second time. No statistical significance was found between visit 1 and visit 4 or visit 4 and visit 7.
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The effects of cervical manipulation on the edge light pupil cycle time
- Authors: Van Staden, Douween
- Date: 2009-06-22T06:53:17Z
- Subjects: Chiropractic
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/364451 , uj:8519 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2675
- Description: M.Tech.
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- Authors: Van Staden, Douween
- Date: 2009-06-22T06:53:17Z
- Subjects: Chiropractic
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/364451 , uj:8519 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2675
- Description: M.Tech.
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The effect of sacroiliac joint adjustment in conjunction with myofascial dry needling of the rectus femoris muscle and myofascial dry needling on its own on quadriceps femoris muscle strength
- Authors: Vosloo, Esther
- Date: 2012-05-30
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Acupuncture , Quadriceps muscle , Muscle strength , Sacroiliac joint diseases - Chiropractic treatment , Myofascial dry needling
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2282 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4743
- Description: M.Tech. , This study was conducted to determine the effect of Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint in combination with myofascial dry needling to the active/latent Rectus Femoris muscle trigger point and Rectus Femoris myofascial dry needling on its own on Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Thirty participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years were recruited through the use of advertisements placed in and around the University of Johannesburg’s Chiropractic Day Clinic. Participants were assessed for exclusion criteria by performing a Full Case History, Pertinent Physical Examination, Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Regional Examination and S.O.A.P note. The participants who conformed to the specific inclusion criteria were accepted for this study. These participants were randomly placed into two groups of sixteen participants each. Group One receive Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint and ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger points. Group two received myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger point on the same side as the Sacroiliac joint restriction. Each participant received five treatments over a three week period, i.e. two treatments for the first two weeks and one follow-up treatment in the third week. The subjective data of the patients lower back pain was assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale. The objective data was obtained from the Isometric Dynamometer measuring the Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength before and after each treatment. In addition the Algometer was used for measuring the pressure pain threshold of the Rectus Femoris trigger points. An analysis was performed using Repeated Measures Analysis, t-Test, Frequencis, Descriptives and Friedman’s Tests. The results of this study demonstrate that Sacroiliac joint adjustment to a restricted Sacroiliac joint with ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle showed a statistically significant, but temporary increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle on its own was found to be statistically insignificant for the increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength.
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- Authors: Vosloo, Esther
- Date: 2012-05-30
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Acupuncture , Quadriceps muscle , Muscle strength , Sacroiliac joint diseases - Chiropractic treatment , Myofascial dry needling
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2282 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4743
- Description: M.Tech. , This study was conducted to determine the effect of Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint in combination with myofascial dry needling to the active/latent Rectus Femoris muscle trigger point and Rectus Femoris myofascial dry needling on its own on Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Thirty participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years were recruited through the use of advertisements placed in and around the University of Johannesburg’s Chiropractic Day Clinic. Participants were assessed for exclusion criteria by performing a Full Case History, Pertinent Physical Examination, Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Regional Examination and S.O.A.P note. The participants who conformed to the specific inclusion criteria were accepted for this study. These participants were randomly placed into two groups of sixteen participants each. Group One receive Sacroiliac joint adjustment to the restricted Sacroiliac joint and ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger points. Group two received myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle active/latent myofascial trigger point on the same side as the Sacroiliac joint restriction. Each participant received five treatments over a three week period, i.e. two treatments for the first two weeks and one follow-up treatment in the third week. The subjective data of the patients lower back pain was assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale. The objective data was obtained from the Isometric Dynamometer measuring the Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength before and after each treatment. In addition the Algometer was used for measuring the pressure pain threshold of the Rectus Femoris trigger points. An analysis was performed using Repeated Measures Analysis, t-Test, Frequencis, Descriptives and Friedman’s Tests. The results of this study demonstrate that Sacroiliac joint adjustment to a restricted Sacroiliac joint with ipsilateral myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle showed a statistically significant, but temporary increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength. Myofascial dry needling of the Rectus Femoris muscle on its own was found to be statistically insignificant for the increase in Quadriceps Femoris muscle strength.
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A comparative study on the effect of lumbar manipulative therapy, PNF stretching of the hamstrings and a combination of these treatments on hamstring extensibility in female showjumpers
- Authors: Wagener, Nicole
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Sports - Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/390355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292881 , uj:31835
- Description: Abstract: Purpose: Participants in equine sporting events tend to suffer from shortened or tight hamstrings due to their riding position where the knees are in a constant passively flexed state. Showjumpers tend to be at a higher risk for this condition, since they use shorter stirrup lengths (Callery, 2004). Shortened hamstrings could lead to lower back pain because it is thought that the hamstrings can pull the pelvis into a posterior tilted position (Reis and Macedo, 2015). The aim of this study was to determine if chiropractic manipulative therapy of the lumbar spine, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching of the hamstrings or a combination of these treatments could increase hamstring extensibility in female showjumpers. Study design: This study consisted of three groups with 15 participants in each group. Female showjumpers that suffer from tight hamstrings were recruited. Participants were between the ages of 18 and 45 years old. Six treatments were done in total per group during a four-week period, with two treatments being done per week. The last session consisted of only data capturing. Participants in Group 1 received chiropractic manipulative therapy to their lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints, Group 2 received PNF stretching of their hamstrings, and Group 3 received a combination of these treatments. Measurements: Measurements were recorded on the 1st, 4th and 7th visits. Hamstring extensibility was measured by a baseline goniometer on both legs and a sit-and-reach box test both before and after each treatment session. Results and conclusion: The results showed that lumbar manipulative therapy, PNF stretching of the hamstrings and a combination of these treatments all had an immediate and long-term effect on hamstring flexibility in female showjumpers. Chiropractic treatment has shown an effect on female showjumpers with tight hamstrings. , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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- Authors: Wagener, Nicole
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Chiropractic , Manipulation (Therapeutics) , Sports - Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/390355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292881 , uj:31835
- Description: Abstract: Purpose: Participants in equine sporting events tend to suffer from shortened or tight hamstrings due to their riding position where the knees are in a constant passively flexed state. Showjumpers tend to be at a higher risk for this condition, since they use shorter stirrup lengths (Callery, 2004). Shortened hamstrings could lead to lower back pain because it is thought that the hamstrings can pull the pelvis into a posterior tilted position (Reis and Macedo, 2015). The aim of this study was to determine if chiropractic manipulative therapy of the lumbar spine, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching of the hamstrings or a combination of these treatments could increase hamstring extensibility in female showjumpers. Study design: This study consisted of three groups with 15 participants in each group. Female showjumpers that suffer from tight hamstrings were recruited. Participants were between the ages of 18 and 45 years old. Six treatments were done in total per group during a four-week period, with two treatments being done per week. The last session consisted of only data capturing. Participants in Group 1 received chiropractic manipulative therapy to their lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints, Group 2 received PNF stretching of their hamstrings, and Group 3 received a combination of these treatments. Measurements: Measurements were recorded on the 1st, 4th and 7th visits. Hamstring extensibility was measured by a baseline goniometer on both legs and a sit-and-reach box test both before and after each treatment session. Results and conclusion: The results showed that lumbar manipulative therapy, PNF stretching of the hamstrings and a combination of these treatments all had an immediate and long-term effect on hamstring flexibility in female showjumpers. Chiropractic treatment has shown an effect on female showjumpers with tight hamstrings. , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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A comparative study of the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulative and action potential simulation therapy on myofascial trigger points within the trapezius muscle
- Authors: Whitlock, Raydon
- Date: 2009-06-22T06:44:54Z
- Subjects: Chiropractic
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/384038 , uj:8511 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2668
- Description: M.Tech.
- Full Text: false
- Authors: Whitlock, Raydon
- Date: 2009-06-22T06:44:54Z
- Subjects: Chiropractic
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/384038 , uj:8511 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2668
- Description: M.Tech.
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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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Manual therapy interventions in the treatment of plantar fasciitis : A comparison of three approaches
- Yelverton, Christopher, Rama, Sunil, Zipfel, Bernhard
- Authors: Yelverton, Christopher , Rama, Sunil , Zipfel, Bernhard
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Chiropractic , McGill Pain Questionnaire and Foot Functional Index , Goniometer
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/398889 , uj:33227 , Citation: Yelverton, C., Rama, S. & Zipfel, B., 2019, ‘Manual therapy interventions in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: A comparison of three approaches’, Health SA Gesondheid 24(0), a1244. https://doi.org/10.4102/ hsag.v24i0.1244 , ISSN: 2071-9736 (Online) , ISSN: 1025-9848 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: Plantar fasciitis is one of the common causes of heel pain and a common musculoskeletal problem often observed by clinicians. Numerous options are available in treating plantar fasciitis conservatively, but no previous studies have compared combined conservative management protocols. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare manipulation of the foot and ankle and cross friction massage of the plantar fascia; cross friction massage of the plantar fascia and gastrocsoleus complex stretching; and a combination of the aforementioned protocols in the treatment of plantar fasciitis...
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- Authors: Yelverton, Christopher , Rama, Sunil , Zipfel, Bernhard
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Chiropractic , McGill Pain Questionnaire and Foot Functional Index , Goniometer
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/398889 , uj:33227 , Citation: Yelverton, C., Rama, S. & Zipfel, B., 2019, ‘Manual therapy interventions in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: A comparison of three approaches’, Health SA Gesondheid 24(0), a1244. https://doi.org/10.4102/ hsag.v24i0.1244 , ISSN: 2071-9736 (Online) , ISSN: 1025-9848 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: Plantar fasciitis is one of the common causes of heel pain and a common musculoskeletal problem often observed by clinicians. Numerous options are available in treating plantar fasciitis conservatively, but no previous studies have compared combined conservative management protocols. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare manipulation of the foot and ankle and cross friction massage of the plantar fascia; cross friction massage of the plantar fascia and gastrocsoleus complex stretching; and a combination of the aforementioned protocols in the treatment of plantar fasciitis...
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