Month: February 2023

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Do manual therapy techniques relieve dysfunction of the diaphragm in people with obstructive lung disease?

Obstructive Lung Disease (OLD) is a category of lung conditions characterized by airway obstruction, such as asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). OLD often leads to dysfunction of the diaphragm, but it is uncertain whether manual therapy techniques that focus on the zone of apposition (ΖΟΑ) of the diaphragm are effective. Previous systematic reviews have examined the effectiveness of manual therapy on … Continue reading Do manual therapy techniques relieve dysfunction of the diaphragm in people with obstructive lung disease?

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Sharp Purser Test

Purpose of Sharp Purser Test: To determine if subluxation of the atlas on the axis vertebra is present and diagnose atlantoaxial instability (1). Patient position: Sitting. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient. Procedure: Ask the patient to perform a slight cervical retraction/nod to correct the poke chin posture. Place the palm of one hand over the patient’s forehead. Place the thumb and the index finger … Continue reading Sharp Purser Test

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Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a type of manual therapy that has been used by osteopathic clinicians to manage dizziness that is caused by neuro-otologic disorders. However, there is currently no comprehensive review that provides an overall assessment of the effectiveness of OMT in treating dizziness. To our knowledge, there is no current systematic review that has evaluated the impact of OMT on dizziness. Such … Continue reading Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

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The effectiveness of manual therapy interventions in patients with hip osteoarthritis: what works and what doesn’t?

In 2022, a group of researchers (Shepherd et. al.) conducted a systematic review of literature to investigate the relationship between manual therapy dosage and improved outcomes in patients with hip osteoarthritis, and to provide evidence-based recommendations for optimal dosing of manual therapy in this population. They searched three databases (PubMed, CINAHL, and OVID) for relevant randomised controlled trials and examined the papers for possible biases. … Continue reading The effectiveness of manual therapy interventions in patients with hip osteoarthritis: what works and what doesn’t?

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Transverse Ligament Stress Test

Purpose of Transverse Ligament Stress Test: To test the stability (hypermobility) of the atlantoaxial articulation and the integrity of the supporting transverse ligament (1, 2). Patient position: Supine lying with the head rested on the examination table (supported by a pillow) in neutral alignment. Examiner position: Standing on the head side while the patient is lying supine. Procedure: Give gentle support to your patient’s occiput … Continue reading Transverse Ligament Stress Test

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