M.Tech. / Purpose: This study aims to compare the effects of spinal manipulative therapy to the lumbar spine and/or pelvis, and spinal manipulative therapy to the lumbar spine and/or pelvis in conjunction with the application of transcutaneous flurbiprofen patches in the treatment of sub-acute/chronic mechanical low back pain with regards to pain, disability and lumbar spine and pelvic range of motion. These effects were based on a questionnaire consisting of a Numerical Pain Rating Scale, and an Oswestry Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire, and on lumbar spine range of motion (ROM) readings taken using a digital inclinometer. The questionnaire was completed and the ROM readings taken prior to treatment on the first, fourth and seventh consultations.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:2342 |
| Date | 04 June 2012 |
| Creators | Proctor, Matthew Charles |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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