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Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels

16 June 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

16 June 2015

Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels

One of the characteristics of the central nervous system is the lack of a classical lymphatic drainage system. Although it is now accepted that the central nervous system undergoes constant immune surveillance that takes place within the meningeal compartment, the mechanisms governing the entrance and exit of immune cells from the central nervous system remain poorly understood … The discovery of the central nervous system lymphatic system may call for a reassessment of basic assumptions in neuroimmunology and sheds new light on the aetiology of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases associated with immune system dysfunction … ABSTRACT

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COME to Quantum

6 June 2015 (updated 28 June 2015) | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

6 June 2015

COME to Quantum

The annual conference of the foundation COME Collaboration, onlus.

Saturday 27.06.2015 @ 3PM, Conference Centre Humangest, Pescara, Italy.

Saturday, June 27 will be organised the first annual conference of the Foundation COME Collaboration. Relevant speakers from the international osteopathic and medical scenario will be talking about international collaborations, research, funding and selected clinical aspects. In addition, the structure of the foundation, its activities, results from different European National Centres and future goals will be shared with attendees.

The cost is 50€. Due to the not-for-profit nature of COME, all incomes will be used for humanitarian missions as well as re-invested in new research.

Information/Registration

For further information and conference registration, please contact us at info@comecollaboration.org

Hotel

Quantum attendees will benefit of discount rates at B&B Villa Letiza, a B&B close to the conference centre. Please contact the secretariat for more information.

Sponsors QUANTUM

Relationship between somatic dysfunction of the lumbosacral joint and changes in the gait pattern

1 June 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

1 June 2015

Relationship between somatic dysfunction of the lumbosacral joint and changes in the gait pattern

Somatic dysfunction of L5-S1 is believed to cause or worsen a rotation pattern in the pelvis, often combined with low back pain. This affects symmetry of motion amplitudes in lower joints, and could influence the gait pattern. This study was conducted to determine whether a somatic dysfunction of L5 has an influence on the gait pattern … ABSTRACT

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Osteopathic manipulative treatment for chronic nonspecific neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

1 June 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

1 June 2015

Osteopathic manipulative treatment for chronic nonspecific neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nonspecific neck pain is common, disabling, and costly. The objective of the current review was to assess the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment in the management of chronic nonspecific neck pain regarding pain, functional status, and adverse events … ABSTRACT

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Low back pain: A biomechanical rationale based on “patterns” of disc degeneration.

1 June 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

1 June 2015

Low back pain: A biomechanical rationale based on “patterns” of disc degeneration.

The objective of this study was to determine how different patterns of multi-level disc degeneration influence the biomechanical behavior of the lumbar spine. Due to the complex etiology of low back pain, it is often difficult to identify the specific factors that contribute to the symptoms of a particular patient … ABSTRACT

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Age-Related Decline in Chest Wall Mobility: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Community-Dwelling Elderly Women

30 May 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

30 May 2015

Age-Related Decline in Chest Wall Mobility: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Community-Dwelling Elderly Women

Chest wall mobility is strongly related to respiratory function; however, the effect of aging on chest wall mobility—and the level at which this mobility is most affected—remains unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate age-related differences in chest wall mobility and respiratory function among elderly women in different age groups … ABSTRACT

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Validation of Palpatory Methods for Evaluating Anatomical Bone Landmarks of the Cervical Spine: A Systematic Review

27 May 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

27 May 2015

Validation of Palpatory Methods for Evaluating Anatomical Bone Landmarks of the Cervical Spine: A Systematic Review

The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature for validity of palpatory procedures for evaluating anatomical bone landmarks in the cervical spine … ABSTRACT

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Imaging Technology and Somatic Dysfunction Theory

27 May 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

27 May 2015

Imaging Technology and Somatic Dysfunction Theory

Somatic dysfunction theory and related palpatory findings have not changed meaningfully since the founding of the osteopathic medical profession. However, as imaging technology evolves, prevailing assertions concerning the validity of somatic dysfunction theory and palpatory findings will no doubt be under increased scrutiny, resulting in substantial changes. In the current article, imaging data derived from studies using various imaging modalities are being presented and discussed. How these data predict the changes to osteopathic physicians’ understanding of somatic dysfunction is explained … ABSTRACT

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Physical inactivity is associated with narrower lumbar intervertebral discs, high-fat content of paraspinal muscles and low back pain and disability

27 May 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

27 May 2015

Physical inactivity is associated with narrower lumbar intervertebral discs, high-fat content of paraspinal muscles and low back pain and disability

Although physical inactivity has been associated with numerous chronic musculoskeletal complaints, few studies have examined its associations with spinal structures. Moreover, previously reported associations between physical activity and low back pain are conflicting. This study examined the associations between physical inactivity and intervertebral disc height, paraspinal fat content and low back pain and disability … MORE

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Perceived teaching quality between near-peer and academic tutors in an osteopathic practical skills class

27 May 2015 | By Patrick van Dun | 0 Comments

27 May 2015

Perceived teaching quality between near-peer and academic tutors in an osteopathic practical skills class

Near-peer teaching (NPT) has been reported in a number of teaching programs across different health professions. The utilisation of near-peer teaching in a teaching program has been demonstrated as beneficial for the student, the near-peer tutor and the teaching institution. The literature reports that students evaluate near-peer teaching as comparable to faculty teaching. The use of near-peers with academic tutors in the same classroom and utilising near-peer teaching for an extended period is unreported in osteopathy and limited in the broader literature. This study aimed to investigate the quality ratings of the academic tutors and near-peer tutors teaching in the same classroom, over a semester … ABSTRACT

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