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Human Dimensions Of Heavy Load Carriage, J. Drain, R. Orr, D. Billing, S. Rudzki

Rob Marc Orr

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Psychological Factors On Pre-Operative Levels Of Pain Intensity, Disability And Health-Related Quality Of Life In Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery Patients, Allan Abbott, Raija Tyni-Lenné, Rune Hedland

Allan D. Abbott

Objectives - To assess the extent to which perceived pain and psychological factors explain levels of disability and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients scheduled for lumbar fusion surgery, and to test the hypothesis that relationships between pain intensity, mental health, fear of movement/(re)injury, disability and HRQOL are mediated by cognitive beliefs and appraisals.

Design - Cross-sectional, correlation study.

Setting - Orthopaedic outpatient setting in a tertiary hospital.

Participants - One hundred and seven chronic back pain patients scheduled for lumbar fusion surgery.

Measures - Visual analogue scale for pain intensity, Short Form 36 mental health subscale, Tampa Scale …

Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, R. M. Orr, R. Pope, V. Johnston, J. Coyle

Rob Marc Orr

No abstract provided.

Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle

Rob Marc Orr

Background: With soldiers carrying increasing loads, physical conditioning may provide one means of reducing injuries and increasing the ability to train, maintain and retain soldiers.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the current literature on physical conditioning for load carriage and present the findings in a manner that will allow physical conditioning practitioners a means of applying them in a conditioning program.

Methods: Using key search terms, a literature search of academic databases (both civilian and military) was conducted, with additional relevant literature sought from military and civilian colleagues. Gathered papers were assessed against several key criteria …

Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle

Rodney P Pope

Background: With soldiers carrying increasing loads, physical conditioning may provide one means of reducing injuries and increasing the ability to train, maintain and retain soldiers.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the current literature on physical conditioning for load carriage and present the findings in a manner that will allow physical conditioning practitioners a means of applying them in a conditioning program.

Methods: Using key search terms, a literature search of academic databases (both civilian and military) was conducted, with additional relevant literature sought from military and civilian colleagues. Gathered papers were assessed against several key criteria …

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 …

Early Rehabilitation Targeting Cognition, Behavior, And Motor Function After Lumbar Fusion. A Randomized Controlled Trial, Allan Abbott, Raija Tyni-Lenne´, Rune Hedlund

Allan D. Abbott

Study Design - Open label randomized controlled trial with 3-, 6-, 12-month, and 2- to 3-year follow-up.

Objective - To investigate the effectiveness of a psychomotor therapy focusing on cognition, behavior, and motor relearning compared with exercise therapy applied during the first 3 months after lumbar fusion.

Summary of Background Data - Postoperative management after lumbar fusion commonly focuses on analgesic pain control and activities of daily living. After 3 months, exercise therapy is often implemented. No randomized controlled trial has investigated early rehabilitation techniques conducted during the first 3 months after surgery.

Methods - The study recruited 107 patients, …

The Coping Strategy Questionnaire, Allan Abbott

Allan D. Abbott

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General description: The coping strategy questionnaire (CSQ), (Rosenstiel & Keefe 1983) in its original version consists of 50 items assessing patient self rated use of cognitive and behavioural strategies to cope with pain. It comprises six subscales for cognitive strategies (ignoring pain, reinterpretation of pain, diverting attention, coping self statements, catastrophising, praying/hoping) and two subscales for behavioural strategies (increasing activity levels and increasing pain behaviours). Each coping strategy subscale consists of six items measured with a numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (never do that) to 6 (always do that) indicating how frequently the strategy is used to cope …

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

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, …

Temporal And Spatial Parameters Of Crawling In Children With Limb Loss: Implications On Prosthetic Knee Prescription, Mark Geil

Faculty and Research Publications

No abstract provided.

Use Of Myofascial Release And Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation In Combination With A Rehabilitation Protocol For A Patient Following A Massive Rotator Cuff Tear And Repair: A Case Report, Bryan L. Arroyo

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. This case report describes the use of postoperative treatments incorporating myofascial release and proprioceptive neuromuscular techniques, on a 59-year-old male who underwent a left open rotator cuff repair following a massive rotator cuff tear. This was after an 8 week passive motion phase. The goals of this case report were to evaluate the feasibility of these techniques and to examine improvements in shoulder range of motion, function of the involved extremity, and pain reduction.

Case Description. The patient suffered a massive rotator cuff tear at work after falling on his shoulder. The patient started with an 8 …

The History Of The Soldier's Load, Rob Marc Orr

Rob Marc Orr

From the loads carried by the armies of antiquity to today’s modern forces, this article explores and critically analyses soldier load carriage over two millennia. Historical misconceptions appearing in some military documents and literature regarding the context and weight of the soldier’s load are also discussed. The author looks at how, even with changes in logistic practices, technology and the very nature of warfare, the soldier is still a beast of burden and suggests that relying on improved load carriage logistical aides and changes to equipment may not be the answer to this age-old problem.