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Does Incorporating Osteopathic Methods Enhance Rehabilitation for Vertebral Artery Syndrome Patients?

In 2018, Belash, et. al., conducted study to assess the efficacy of osteopathic treatment as part of combined therapy for patients with vertebral artery syndrome (VAS). VAS is characterized by impaired blood supply in the vertebral-basilar system due to degenerative-dystrophic processes in the cervical spine. This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of incorporating osteopathic methods to alleviate functional abnormalities in blood flow. From January … Continue reading Does Incorporating Osteopathic Methods Enhance Rehabilitation for Vertebral Artery Syndrome Patients?

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Can Upper Cervical Spinal Manipulation Improve Postural Sway in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain?

Chronic mechanical neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects a significant portion of the population. It is often accompanied by postural instability, which can lead to a higher risk of falls and decreased quality of life. One of the treatment options for neck pain is spinal manipulation, which is commonly used by chiropractors, physical therapists, and osteopaths. However, the efficacy of spinal manipulation … Continue reading Can Upper Cervical Spinal Manipulation Improve Postural Sway in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain?

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Transcranial Doppler ultrasound reveals surprising results about pre-manipulative cervical spine testing and sustained cervical spine rotations!

Manual joint mobilization and manipulation are beneficial interventions for neck pain, but high-velocity thrust and sustained techniques are linked to serious arterial trauma. The reliability of pre-manipulative tests of the cervical spine is not clear, and the impact of head and neck position on blood flow is still not fully understood. The existing research primarily focuses on the impact of head and neck positions on … Continue reading Transcranial Doppler ultrasound reveals surprising results about pre-manipulative cervical spine testing and sustained cervical spine rotations!

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Cervical adherent nerve root dysfunction: classification and therapy – A case report

Introduction: Mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) of the cervical spine, also known as the McKenzie method, has been the focus of research in the field of musculoskeletal physical therapy in recent years. The MDT focuses on the patient’s symptomatic and mechanical responses to the systematic application of repetitive end-range movements. Adherent nerve root (ANR) is a specific form of dysfunction that occurs secondary to trauma, … Continue reading Cervical adherent nerve root dysfunction: classification and therapy – A case report

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