School of Physiotherapy
Recent Deposits
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Low back pain and its association with the key lifestyle and anthropometric factors in adolescent females in Otago, New Zealand
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint in adolescents with prevalence rates in the teenage years reported to be as high as in adults and a wide range of lifestyle, socioeconomic, psychological and physical ... -
Outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction from 2 to 20 years post-surgery: a mixed-method approach
Background: Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the common injuries during sports worldwide. Repair of the ruptured ligament with reconstruction is considered as a primary treatment option, especially for ... -
Huarahi Hauora: Identifying a pathway forward to wellness with Tangata Whenua
The overlying allegory of this thesis will be: Ka titiro whakamua, ngā uri whakaheke mai ō tātou Hapū Whānau katoa, koinā te rangatiratanga. (Looking forward, we can, and will be, the leaders of our destiny – or ... -
Fiber types of the anterior and lateral cervical muscles in elderly males
Purpose: The anterior and lateral cervical muscles (ALCM) are generally considered to be postural, yet few studies have investigated ALCM fiber types to help clarify the function of these muscles. This study aimed to ... -
The fascicular anatomy and peak force capabilities of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Purpose The fascicular morphology of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is not well described in modern anatomical texts, and the biomechanical forces it exerts on individual cervical motion segments are not known. The purpose ... -
Do longus capitis and colli really stabilise the cervical spine? A study of their fascicular anatomy and peak force capabilities
Background Longus capitis and colli are proposed to play a role in stabilising the cervical spine, targeted in clinical and research practice with cranio-cervical flexion. However, it is not clear if these muscles are ... -
Clinical characteristics of the cervical spine in patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms: a retrospective analysis
Background Concussion is typically defined as a mild brain injury, and yet the brain is unlikely to be the only source of persistent post-concussion symptoms. Concurrent injury to the cervical spine in particular is ... -
Walking towards health: Does size matter?
Physical activity is recommended for health, wellbeing, and to assist with weight management. Walking is the most popular leisure-time physical activity. National and international guidelines for the prescription of physical ... -
Acupuncture for the management of low back pain
Background: Low back pain is an extremely common health problem, and is associated with significant economic and social impact. Acupuncture is one of the most frequently sought complementary and alternative medicine ... -
He Kiteka Hauā i Murihiku. Perspectives of disability and wellness of hauā Māori living in Murihiku
Disability is of considerable concern for Māori as they are over represented in this area and have more severe disabilities than the non-Māori population in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Whilst many initiatives have been put forward ... -
Exploring low back pain and spinal movement asymmetries in people with non-dysvascular lower limb amputation
Background and aim Low back pain (LBP) is a major secondary impairment following lower limb amputation including those with transfemoral (TFA) and transtibial amputation (TTA). The two main aims of this thesis were to ... -
Leisure participation of children with movement impairments in New Zealand
Background: Involvement in leisure activities is crucial for the physical, social and psychological development and wellbeing of children with movement impairments. However, children with movement impairments are at risk ... -
Exercise for primary dysmenorrhea
Background: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common gynecological problem among women of reproductive age. The acute recurring pain associated with PD can negatively impact quality of life (QoL), and impair physical functioning ... -
Acupressure for the management of symptoms in acute sports injuries
Background The most common sport-related injuries are musculoskeletal injuries which are often painful. Using strategies that reduce pain, and decrease negative psychological symptoms, may optimise recovery. Acupressure ... -
Neuropathic pain: Outcome measures and their psychometric properties
Neuropathic pain (NeP) is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, causing activity limitations and participatory restrictions among adult population. Diabetes is considered to be the most common cause of NeP in ... -
Exploration of factors that influence the reporting of postconcussion-like symptoms during daily life activities and following exercise or sports participation in university students
Background: Concussion is an injury that commonly occurs in the collision sports such as rugby union, rugby league and American football. A player suspected of a concussive brain injury is usually assessed using a multifaceted ... -
Clinical measures of balance for people with cerebellar ataxia: Use and recommendations
This thesis aimed to recommend a core set of clinical measures for the assessment of balance of people with cerebellar ataxia. It comprised four studies: Narrative review, Systematic review, Delphi survey and Psychometric ... -
The relationships between body composition phenotypes, postural instability and strength in people with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease
Background and Aim Postural instability has been identified as one of the main causes for injurious falls in people with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD). Muscle weakness in older adults is one of the identified factors ... -
Development of a safe, effective and accessible physical activity intervention for people with rheumatoid arthritis
This thesis focuses on physical activity among people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (PwRA). Despite proposed functional benefits, adherence to regular physical activity remains difficult for PwRA. There have been few systematic ... -
Feasibility of Using Pedometer-Driven Walking to Promote Physical Activity, and Improve Health-Related Quality of Life Among Meat Processing Workers.
In New Zealand, meat processing populations face many health problems as a result of the nature of work in meat processing industries. Workplaces are a sedentary setting for many workers, which can increase the risk of ...