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Variation And Reliability Of Ultrasonographic Quantification Of The Architecture Of The Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle In Young Children, Kirsten Legerlotz, Heather Smith, Wayne Hing
Variation And Reliability Of Ultrasonographic Quantification Of The Architecture Of The Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle In Young Children, Kirsten Legerlotz, Heather Smith, Wayne Hing
Wayne Hing
The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of ultrasonography for the quantification of gastrocnemius muscle architecture in healthy young children. The variation and reliability of measurement of muscle thickness, pennation angle and fibre length of the medial gastrocnemius were determined, using stationary and portable ultrasound machines, in 13 boys and eight girls aged 4–10. Ultrasound images were obtained from each leg, in duplicate, with the ankle at 90°, then at maximal plantar flexion, with the two machines within the same session. The same set of 16 scans was repeated in four children 4–6 weeks later. The mean …
Spinal Manipulation For Dysmenorrhoea (Review), Michelle Proctor, Wayne Hing, Trina Johnson, Patricia Murphy, Julie Brown
Spinal Manipulation For Dysmenorrhoea (Review), Michelle Proctor, Wayne Hing, Trina Johnson, Patricia Murphy, Julie Brown
Wayne Hing
Background: Dysmenorrhoea (occurrence of painful menstrual cramps of uterine origin) is a common gynaecological condition. The character of pain from musculoskeletal dysfunction can be very similar to gynaecological pain by presenting cyclicly and being altered by hormonal changes associated with menstruation. Medical treatment for dysmenorrhoea usually comprises anti-inflammatory drugs, oral contraceptives, or surgical intervention. Spinal manipulation is a non-medical intervention. It has been suggested that manipulation of the vertebrae may increase spinal mobility thus improving pelvic blood supply and facilitating pain relief.
Objectives: To determine the safety and efficacy of spinal manipulative interventions for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea when compared …
The Use Of Contrast Therapy Recovery Within The New Zealand Elite Sports Setting, Wayne Hing
The Use Of Contrast Therapy Recovery Within The New Zealand Elite Sports Setting, Wayne Hing
Wayne Hing
Background: Contrast therapy is a recovery modality that is widely used by many athletes despite the lack of scientific evidence for its use.
Aim: The purpose of this paper is to firstly survey and analyse the current utilisation of contrast therapy within the elite sports of New Zealand (NZ) and secondly, to compare the findings with current scientific research.
Method: A questionnaire was developed to survey elite NZ sports teams on their use of contrast therapy. The majority of respondents (79%) utilised contrast therapy as a recovery modality.
Results: The results indicated that contrast therapy is used immediately post exercise, …