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The current project applied a new theoretically-driven training paradigm shown to be effective at improving memory performance in a group of aging adults (Jennings & Jacoby, 2003) to a group of 10 individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Training effects were assessed on the paradigm itself and other measures of memory and attention. Performance on cognitive measures was compared to a group of 9 healthy, young adults to control for practice effects. Results showed a replication of previous findings in terms of both frequency and magnitude of improvement in this new population. Some proximal effects of training were found on a similarly-structured task (false fame) but no distal effects of training were seen on other cognitive measures. Limitations of the current project included small sample sizes. Recommendations are provided for future research. Implications for a dual-process model of memory and clinical practice are discussed.

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A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic at Technikon Natal, 1999. / The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of patella mobilization in patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome, This was a prospective, randomized, placebo controlled, pilot study, Group A received patella mobilization, while Group B, the placebo group, received detuned ultrasound, The study involved 30 subjects, 15 in each group selected from the general population, Each subject was treated eight times within a four week period, however if they became asymptomatic prior to their eighth treatment the subjective and objective data normally collected on the eighth treatment was collected on their last consultation, patients were required to return for a one month follow-up from the date of their last consultation, Each subject was assessed by means of the short-form Mc Gill Pain Questionnaire, Numerical Pain Questionnaire and the Patient-Specific Functional Scale, Objectively their pressure-pain threshold and tolerance was assessed by means of an algometer, Assessments were taken at the first, eighth, and follow-up consultation for all the subjective and objective measurements, Algometer readings were also obtained at the fourth consultation, the pressure was applied at approximately one kilogram per centimeter squared per second, Excessively high or low readings were retaken, Statistical analysis was completed under the guidance of the statistician at Technikon, Natal, using the non-parametric Wilcoxon sign-rank test and the Mann- Whitney unpaired test comparing intra-group and inter-group data respectfully, / M

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Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic at the Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, 2006. / The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate and short term effects of spinal manipulative therapy on the club head velocity of amateur golfers suffering from mechanical low back pain. This purpose was identified as low back pain which has been noted as the most common musculoskeletal problem affecting amateur and professional golfers. In the right handed golfer the golf swing produces a distinctly asymmetric trunk motion, involving a combination of left axial rotation and right lateral bending. The significant lateral bending, shear, compression and torsional forces that the lower back contends with during the golf swing causes a peak compression load of more than eight times the body weight. In addition it is found that at the end of the follow through phase the golfer's lumbar spine is rotated and hyperextended. This is known as the reversed C position, in which the facet joints approximate and in addition torsional stress is placed on the annular fibers of the disc. With repetitive swings and incorrect form the lumbar facets bear the brunt of the abnormal forces on the lumbar spine. IV In addition to this, during the downswing phase of a golf swing the role of the multifidus is to limit flexion whilst the external oblique muscle induces rotation of the lumbar spine. Together both muscles produce rotation in the lower lumbar spine. Thus the golf swing, particularly during the downswing phase, places a tremendous burden on the multifidus muscle and may cause; o muscle injury which will contribute to the golfer's low back pain and I or o joint injury as a result of muscle fatigue. Furthermore the resultant uncontrolled contractions of the multifidus muscle produces torsion to the facet joints and disc. It is therefore likely that facet syndrome may be the main cause of low back pain in golfers, as modern golf publications urge golfers to use a maximum state of spinal rotation to generate a high club head velocity. / M

This study explored the usefulness of the Metropolitan Readiness Tests (MRT) as a screening device for minimal brain injury. It was hypothesized that brain injured (BI) children would score significantly lower on Test Six of the MRT than non-brain injured (NBI) children. Test Six is a visual-motor perceptual task.

A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Health in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic,Technikon Natal, 2001. / The purpose of this study was to evaluate Piroxicam versus Protease administration, in terms of subjective and objective clinical findings, in order to determine the effectiveness of each approach in the treatment of grade 1 and 2 acute ankle inversion sprains. The study was a prospective, randomized, double blinded, controlled study. The study involved 30 subjects, 15 in each group which were selected from the general population. One group received Protease and strapping while the other group two received Piroxicam and strapping. Patients received 3 treatments over a period of one week. Patients in the Protease group received 1200mg (3 x 400mg) of Protease daily before meals for seven days. Patients in the Piroxicam group received 40mg (2 x 20mg) of Piroxicam for the first two days, and then 20mg (1 x 20mg) for the following five days, administered with meals. All patients were taught how to apply an elastic crepe bandage to the ankle, which was to be used at all times, except during bathing for the duration of the study / M