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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Trigger Points"”.
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Myofascial trigger points in shoulder pain prevalence, diagnosis and treatment.
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The effect of manual pressure release on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle
… advocated as effective treatment for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This study aimed to investigate the effect of manual pressure release (MPR) on the pressure sensitivity of MTrPs in the upper tapezius muscle using a novel pressure algometer. Asymptomatic subjects were screened for the …
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The relative effectiveness of spray and stretch compared to ice and stretch in the treatment of myofascial trigger points
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic,Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1999.
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Creation of a Visual Resource to Aid in the Evaluation of Muscle Trigger Points in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain
… pelvic pain. The subject of this resource is trigger points within the muscles of the pelvic floor. This visual resource would serve as a teaching tool for an Obstetrics and Gynecologic resident or as a review and a reference guide for the practicing clinician by combining valuable information …
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The effectiveness of the Impulse Adjusting Instrument® compared to dry needling in the treatment of upper trapezius myofascial trigger points
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.
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An investigation into the relationship of myofascial trigger points in the head and neck region in association with temporomandibular joint dysfunction
A dissertation presented in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2009.
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The prevalence and pattern of myofascial trigger points in the shoulder girdles of swimmers as compared to non-swimmers in the greater Durban area.
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2013.
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A randomized clinical trial comparing the effects of two different durations of muscle energy technique on neck pain, trigger points, range of motion and neck disability index
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2014.
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The effectiveness of the Impulse iQ® Adjusting Instrument compared to ischaemic compression in the treatment of upper trapezius myofascial trigger points in participants with non-specific neck pain
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Η επίδραση της ονδανσετρόνης στη θεραπεία του μυοπεριτονιακού συνδρόμου. Μια κλινική τυχαιοποιημένη μελέτη
… τοπικού αναισθητικού στα σημεία πυροδότησης (trigger points) χρησιμοποιούνται συχνά για τη θεραπεία αυτού του συνδρόμου. Η ονδανσετρόνη, ως εκλεκτικός ανταγωνιστής των 5-HT₃ υποδοχέων, με ευρεία χρήση κυρίως ως αντιεμετικό, έχει φανεί ότι διαθέτει αναλγητικές δράσεις. Σκοπός της παρούσας …
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A Comparison of Myofascial Release and Ultrasound in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
… pain. Data in the form of number of trigger points, active range-of-motion of the affected joint, pain scale measurement, and a Treatment Response Questionnaire score, were collected.</p> <p>The Mann-Whitney U value supported that the MFR group outranked the US group 47 percent when …
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Effect of Suboccipital Release Soft Tissue Technique on Toe Touch Measurement
<p>Mobility restrictions throughout the human body have been correlated to an increased risk of injury and decreased performance. One example is a mobility restriction preventing one from performing a standing toe touch. A wide variety of interventions, such as massage, stretching, and neural …
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Trigger Point Theory as Aesthetic Activism
Trigger Point Theory as Aesthetic Activism: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Environmental Restoration Aviva A. Rahmani This dissertation presents a new approach to addressing environmental degradation based on transdisciplinary ecological art. Transdisciplinarity is defined here as merging art and …
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Reconciling the taxation of partnerships in South Africa relative to its legal recognition. Does South African income tax legislation adequately deal with the taxation of ordinary commercial partnerships?
… that unbusiness-like results at these tax trigger-points could be avoided with pragmatic legislative intervention.