Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references.

This study addressed the lack of knowledge regarding the epidemiology of waking symptoms attributable to the cervico-thoraic spine. Five inter-linked studies were undertaken to investigate the relationships between reports of waking cervical pain, cervical stiffness, headache and scapular pain, cervico-thoracic spine posture in the side lying position and anthropometry. This has culminated in evidence based advice regarding pillow use. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2004.

Thesis (MAppSc) -- University of South Australia, 1997

Thesis (doctoral)--Lund University, 1996. / Added t.p. with thesis statement inserted.

Thesis (doctoral)--Lund University, 1996. / Added t.p. with thesis statement inserted.

Thesis (M.Ost.)--Unitec New Zealand, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 57-63).

M.Tech. / Purpose: Posterior mechanical neck pain is considered a debilitating musculoskeletal problem and is one of the most common reasons for visiting an emergency sector (Murphy, 2000). This study aims to compare the effects of Chiropractic manipulative therapy directed at the thoracic spine to that directed at the cervical spine for the treatment of chronic neck pain with regards to pain, disability and cervical range of motion. Method: This study was a comparative study and consisted of two groups of fifteen. The participants were between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, with a half male to female ratio. The potential participants were examined and accepted according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The method of treatment administered to each participant was determined by group allocation. Group 1 received chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to restriction(s) of the upper thoracic region only. Group 2 received chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to restriction(s) of the cervical spine only. Objective and subjective findings were based on the above treatment protocols. Procedure: Treatment consisted of six treatment consultations with an additional follow up consultation over a three week period, with two consultations being performed per week interval. Objective and subjective readings were taken at the beginning of the first, fourth and seventh consultations. Subjective readings were taken from the Vernon-Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index as well as from the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Objective readings were taken from measurements taken from the Cervical Range of Motion device (CROM). Analysis of collected data was performed by a statistician. The Chiropractic manipulative techniques used were based on restrictions identified during motion palpation and were applied at the first six consultations, with the seventh consultation consisting of data gathering only. Results: Clinically significant improvements in both Group 1 and Group 2 were seen over the course of the study with regards to cervical spine range of motion, pain and disability. However group 1 showed greater statistically significant improvements in their mean cervical range of motion whereas group 2 showed a greater statistically significant improvement in their subjective readings of pain and disability.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Chiropractic) -Dept. of Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2002. xvi, 125 leaves / The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spinal manipulation as compared to passive oscillatory mobilization, on thoracic spine range of motion, pain threshold and subjective pain experience, in patients with chronic mechanical thoracic spine dysfunction.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2002. / The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spinal manipulation as compared to passive oscillatory mobilization, on thoracic spine range of motion, pain threshold and subjective pain experience, in patients with chronic mechanical thoracic spine dysfunction. / M

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, 1999. / The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness of adjusting the ipsilateral side of the fixated segment versus adjusting the side contralateral to that of the fixated segment, in patients with facet syndrome of the cervical spine, in terms of subjective and objective clinical fmdings, as well as patient comfort. The rationale for adjusting the cervical spine on the side contralateral to fixation is that the spinal dysfunction is of a soft tissue nature, as opposed to joint or bone. Thus the effectiveness of the spinal adjustment may be due to a reprogramming of the central nervous system, whereby the principal effect seems to be to stretch muscles to their normal resting length before spinal mobility can be restored. Adjusting the side opposite to the fixation may cause a sudden stretch of the muscle spindle resulting in a barrage of afferent impulses to the central nervous system, which reflexly turns down the gamma motor neuron tone. The resetting of the gamma motor neuron tone and resultant restoration of the muscle spindle's normal resting length, thereby helps to relieve the associated muscle spasm and possibly removes the fixation. This study was comprised of 30 subjects, all of whom were diagnosed with cervical facet syndrome. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups of 15 each with ap average age of24 years per group. The average male:female ratio was 1,1:1. / M