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1995 - Vol. 3, No. 1
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The Effects of Exercise on Bone Mass: Implication for Manipulative Therapy
Alison M. Brown, Grad Dip Phty (Otago), ADP(OMT), DipMT
Abstract: Exercise can have both a positive and negative effect on bone mineral content (BMC). This paper reviews current literature on the effects of exercise on bone mass and discusses the implication for manipulative therapy. The impact of the reduced bone density, or osteoporosis, on society is increasing not only because of demographic trends toward an older population, but also because of the increasing participation of woman in sport and prevalence of eating disorders among young woman. In the presence of hypoestrogenaemia, weight-bearing exercise will have negative effect on BMC and premature osteoporosis will result. Manual and manipulative therapists must , therefore, have a full understanding of factors related to altered BMC in order to identify clients at risk of osteoporotic fracture. Safe and effective treatment techniques can then be selected and the correct form of exercise can be prescribed.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 3 No.1 (1995), 3 - 8
Assessment of the Wrist, Hand and Finger Complex
Diana Ellem, Dip. Phys., MAPA
Abstract: This assessment was required of the Australian Institute of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy, for the Institute's Manipulation course of 1993-94. The aim of the assessment is to give a comprehensive study guide for the subjective and objective examination of the wrist, hand and finger complex. Specific attention has been made to the general observation of this complex with a detailed explanation of the causes of particular anatomical and postural dysfunctions, presentation of pain testing, specific tests and joint play testing.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 3 No.1 (1995), 9 - 14
An Initial Analysis of Thoracic Spine Movement During Unilateral Arm Elevation
Susan G Stewart BSc(Phty), BPE, MphtySt, Gwendolen A Jull Mphty, Grad Dip Manip Ther, FACP, Joseph K-F Ng MphtySt, Julie M Willems Bphty(Hons)
Abstract: The thoracic spine is a complex area of three dimensional movement which exhibits coupled movement patterns. There is no data quantifying and describing the Thoracic movement occurring with the functional activity of unilateral arm elevation. A fastrak 3-D Movement System was used to measure and describe the pattern of motion in the upper (T1-6) and lower thoracic (T6-12) regions during full arm elevation in 20 female adults. Analysis revealed that motion occurred in both upper and lower thoracic regions. Although its magnitude in any region or direction was no more than six degrees. Movement was coupled in nature but lateral flexion and rotation could be related either ipsilaterally or contralaterally. There was Considerable variation in the movement patterns between individuals.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 3 No.1 (1995), 15 - 20
The relationship Between Cervicothoracic Posture and the Presence of Pain
Kathryn Refshauge, DipPhty, GradDipManipTher, MbiomedE, Leonard Bolst, BappSc(Phty), GradDipExSpSc, GradDipAppSc(ManipPthy), Michalene Goodsell, BappSc(Phty), GradDipManipTher
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the assumed relationship between posture and pain in the Cervicothoracic region of the spine. Eighteen female volunteers with pain in the cervical and trapezius region participated in the study. Eighteen female age-matched volunteers who had never sought treatment for pain participated as controls. The Cervicothoracic kyphosis was defined as the angle subtended by a line drawn through C4 and C7, and though C7 and T4. An independent samples t test was used to compare this angle in pain subjects and non-pain subjects. No difference was found between the two groups (t = - 0.221; p = 0.827). This suggests that the size of the Cervicothoracic curve in the sagittal plane during relaxed standing is not associated with, and therefore is unlikely to contribute to, the onset test.
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 3 No.1 (1995), 21 - 24
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