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The role of yoga in the symptom management of musculoskeletal conditions
Background. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise a diverse group of disorders, united by a commonality of biopsychosocial symptoms including pain, functional disability, and decreased quality of life. Yoga is a popular form ...
Effects of External Pelvic Compression on Electromyographic Activity of Lumbopelvic and Thigh Muscles During Two Weight-Bearing Functional Tasks and Thigh Muscle Torque During Isokinetic Testing of the knee in Sportsmen With and Without Hamstring Injuries
Background: Hamstring injuries are common injuries in sports involving sprinting, high-velocity running and kicking. Assessment and rehabilitation of hamstring injuries follow multi-factorial strategies that include ...
Reliability of chewing kinematic measurements in the neutral and forward head posture
Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the within and between-sessions reliability during chewing in two different head-neck postures.
Methods: Asymptomatic participants were recruited for this study. Mandibular ...
Physiotherapists’ and strength and conditioning coaches’ knowledge of anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors and prevention strategies in high performance Netball New Zealand.
Background
Netball is a female dominated dynamic and power-based sport with an inherent risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) statistics (Accident Compensation ...
“There are risks to be taken and some just push it too far”: A mixed methods exploration of human risk factors in agricultural quad-bike incidents in New Zealand
Quad-bike incidents are a major cause of occupational injury and fatality on New Zealand farms, warranting health and safety attention. Factors pertaining to the rider, quad-bike and environment have been identified as ...
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 ...
Outcomes of a Community-Based Rehabilitation Programme for People with Diabetes/Prediabetes
Aim
Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires ongoing healthcare management and is increasing in prevalence. Exercise is known to be effective in diabetes management as well as ongoing patient education and support. ...