Poster Program

A case of cervical dystonia treated with movement therapy and spinal manipulation
C.J. Campbell¹*, S.R. Cooper²; ¹Private Practice, USA, ²Cleveland Chiropractic College, USA

A comparison of the effectiveness of a specific stabilisation class and a general exercise class at reducing the pain and disability of subjects with low back pain
D. Sweeting*, Great Yarmouth Teaching Primary Care NHS Trust, UK

A pilot study of pilates exercise for rehabilitation of patients with chronic low back pain
K.D. Bosch*¹ B.D. Anderson³ J. Lackner² G.N. Morogerato¹ L.N. Hopkins¹ T.B. Cowan¹; ¹ Millard Fillmore Hospital Gates Circle Dept. of Neurosurgery, USA ² Erie County Medical Center, USA ³ PolestarPilates Education, USA

A pilot study to determine the effects of spinal mobilisation on muscle activity
M.D. Goodman*¹, N.R. Heneghan², ¹George Elliot Hospital, ²University of Birmingham, UK

A preliminary investigation into the relationship between cervical SNAGs and sympathetic nervous system activity in the upper limbs of an asymptomatic population.
A. Moulson*, T. Watson, University of Hertfordshire, UK

A prospective investigation of the effects of secondary gain in neck pain
M.R Landers*, W. Cheung, D. Miller, T. Summons, University of Nevada, USA

A randomised trial of eccentric calf muscle strengthening compared with therapeutic ultrasound for chronic Achilles tendon pain - a pilot study
R. Chester¹,²*, L. Shepstone², M. L. Costa², A. Cooper²; ¹University of East Anglia, UK, ²Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK

Altered hip knee and ankle movement during jump landing in subjects with functional ankle instability (FAI)
E. Delahunt*, K. Monaghan, B. Caulfield, University College Dublin, Ireland

Altered respiration in an individual with pelvic instability
L. McLaughlin* C. Popelas; ProActive Therapeutics, Canada

An evaluation of the test-retest validity of the Multidimensional Affect and Pain Survey (MAPS)
O.M. Crummey*, D.J. Martin, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Assessment of lumbar range of motion and maximal isometric strength using the Tergumed equipment: a reliability study
N. Roussel*¹, J. Nijs¹,², S. Breugelmans¹, I. Claes¹, S. Truijen¹, G. Stassijns³, ¹Hogeschool Antwerpen (HA), ²Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), ³Universiteit Antwerpen (UA), Belgium

Changes in electromyographic activities of lumbopelvic muscles during walking as a response to normalizing the mobility of sacroiliac joint
T. Lahtinen-Suopanki*, L. Niemistö, P. Koho, Rehabilitation Orton Invalid Foundation Helsinki, Finland

Comparison of the electromyographic activity of erector spinae before and after the application of central posteroanterior pressures on the lumbar spine
G. Krekoukias *; Department of Physiotherapy Technological Educational Institution (T.E.I.) of Lamia, Greece.

Consensus on the Clinical Usefulness of Tests for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
S. Pickup¹*, J. Caunt²; ¹Charnwood & North West Leicestershire PCT, UK ²Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Developing media interventions for low back pain - a qualitative study examining public preferences
K.L. Barker*¹, C. Minns-Lowe¹, M. Reid², ¹Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, ²Margaret Reid Consulting, UK

Development and evaluation of functional performance tests in patients with back pain
K. Luedtke²*, M. Pfingsten¹, J. Hildebrandt¹, S. Lueder¹; ¹Georg-August University,Germany, ²Back Pain Clinic Am Michel, Hamburg, Germany

Does disc quality influence function and disability status in persons who received comprehensive spine care?
G.J. Beneck*, K. Kulig, W. Burke, R.M. Beauregard, S. Samudrala, T.C. Chen; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

Does manual therapy alter head position sense? The effect of cervical mobilisation on proprioception
A.D. Phillips*; University of East Anglia, UK

Endurance of the transversus abdominis in a competitive swimmer and normal population
A.I. Lythgoe*¹, M.C. Cairns², ¹North Herts and Stevenage Primary Care Trust, ²University of Hertfordshire, UK

Evaluation of the flexion relaxation phenomenon of the trunk muscles in sitting
D. Chen*¹, ², A. Burnett², W. Dankaerts²,¹, C. Carlsen¹* Peter O’Sullivan ¹; ¹Curtin University of Technology, Australia, ²Ghent University, Belgium

Exercise performance and chronic pain in chronic fatigue syndrome: the role of pain catastrophizing
J. Nijs*¹,², K. Van de Putte¹, F. Louckx³, S. Truyen², K. De Meir¹, ¹ Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), ²Hogeschool Antwerpen (HA), ³Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium

Functional recovery following acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture
K. Button¹,²*, R. van Deursen¹; ¹Cardiff University, UK , ²Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, UK

Generalized joint hypermobility is more common in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome than in healthy controls
J. Nijs*¹,², A. Aerts², K. De Meirleir¹, ¹Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), ²Hogeschool Antwerpen (HA), Belgium

Hip flexor flexibility in female field hockey and non-hockey players and injury patterns among hockey players
L. Keegan*, C. Doody, University College Dublin, Ireland

Identification of sub-group of non-specific chronic low back pain patients presenting with high levels of co-contraction in trunk muscles during sitting
W. Dankaerts¹, ², P. O’Sullivan¹, A. Burnett¹, L. Straker¹, ¹Curtin University, Australia; ²Ghent University, Belgium

Important features in identifying homogenous subgroups in classifying low back pain patients: Preliminary results among Greek health professionals & comparison with UK health professionals
E.V. Billis*¹,², C. McMarthy¹, I. Stathopoulos², P. Panzou³, J. Oldham¹, ¹University of Manchester, UK, ²Technological Educational Institute, ³National School of Public Health, Greece

In vitro 3D arthrokinematic analysis of coupled motions in the atlanto-axial joint during axial rotation and lateral bending
E. Cattrysse*, J.-P. Baeyens, J.-P. Clarijs, P. Van Roy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Is muscle pain in the forearm related to reduced muscle oxygenation?
P. Kofoed Nielsen*¹, A. K. Blangsted¹, M. Kjær¹, K. Søgaard¹; ¹Department of Physiology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Denmark, ²Sports Medicine Research Unit, Bispebjerg Hospital, Denmark

Lumbar Spine Reposition Sense: The Effect of ‘Slouched’ Posture
K. J. Dolan*, A. Green, Coventry University, UK

Lumbopelvic kinematics and trunk muscle activity during stable and unstable sitting
N. Moloney¹*, P. O’Sullivan², A. Burnett², L. Straker², W. Dankaerts²,³; ¹Milltown Physiotherapy Clinic, Ireland, ²Curtin University of Technology, Australia, ³Ghent Univeristy, Belgium

Modifications of cervical motions after whiplash injuries
R. Kitte* , S. Gutschow , F. Bittmann , G. Badtke et al. ; University of Potsdam Institute of Sports Medicine and Prevention, Germany

Muscle activation patterns in patients with massive rotator cuff tears with and without subacromial anaesthetics.
F. Steenbrink¹,²*, J.H de Groot¹, H.E.J. Veeger²; C.G. Meskers¹, M.A.J. van de Sande¹, P.M. Rozing¹; ¹Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands, ²Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Muscular strength of cleaners with and without musculoskeletal symptoms after many years of repetitive work
A. K. Blangsted¹* K. Hansen² H. Christensen² K. Søgaard²; ¹Department of Physiology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Denmark ²JobLiv Danmark as, Denmark

Musculoskeletal disorders in tension-type headache: A blinded controlled study
C. Fernández-de-las-Peñas*¹, M.L. Cuadrado¹,², J.C. Miangolarra¹, J.A. Pareja¹,², ¹Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, ²Fundación Hospital Alcorcón, Spain

Myoelectric manifestation of fatigue at the tibialis anterior in subjects affected by shin muscle weakness due to L4-L5 radiculopathy - a preliminary study
R. Gatti¹, M. Barbero¹,²*, M. Corti¹, F. Mandrile³; ¹Vita-Salute University, Italy, ²University of Genoa, Italy, ³Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Myofascial Trigger Points in suboccipital muscles and their possible repercussions on cranial dura mater in patients with tension-type headache: A new hypothesis
C. Fernández de las Peñas*¹, C. Alonso Blanco¹, M.L. Cuadrado¹,², J.A. Pareja¹,², ¹Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, ²Fundación Hospital Alcorcón, Spain

Pain performance and psychology: can we predict complex regional pain syndrome?
G. Lorimer Moseley*¹ N. E. Acerra²; ¹University of Oxford, UK, ²University of Queensland, Australia

Proprioception of the elbow and knee in subjects with epicondylitis lateralis and healthy controls
B. Juul-Kristensen*¹, H. Lund², H. Christensen¹, H. Bliddal², B. Danneskiold-Samsøe², K. Hansen¹, ¹National Institute of Occupational Health, ²Parker Institute, Frederiksberg Hospital, Denmark

Psychological influence on home exercise adherence
F. Medina-Mirapeix*¹, P. Escolar-Reina², A.B. Meseguer-Henarejos¹, J. Montilla-Herrador¹, J.J. Gascón-Cánovas², M.C. Hidalgo-García³, ¹Dep. Physiotherapy, ²Dep. Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Murcia University, ³Primary Health Centre, Spain

Relationship between active hamstring stretch reflex latency and functional knee stability
N Clark¹,²*; ¹Integrated Physiotherapy & Conditioning Ltd., UK, ² University College London, UK

Relationship between lumbar lordosis and the length and the strength of hip flexor and rectus abdominis muscles
R. Kanlayanaphotporn*, A. Chiradejnant, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Relationship between the structural diagnosis predicted by a clinical physiotherapy specialist and lumbar spine MRI in patients with radicular symptoms.
C. Gowing*¹ R. Chester²; ¹ Physiotherapy Services Southern Norfolk PCT, UK ²School of Allied Health Professionals, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK

Temporal congruence of motor imagery in young subjects.
A. Matsuo*¹, K. Shomoto¹, M. Hiyamizu¹, S. Morioka¹, N. Motomura²; ¹Kio University Japan, ²Osaka Kyoiku University Japan

The effect of lumbar mobilisation on the straight leg raise (SLR)
R. Prezioso*¹, K. Beeton²; ¹Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust UK, ²University of Hertfordshire UK

The effect of slump stretching on power spectral analysis of R-R interval in ECG of normal subjects.
Y. Ihara*¹, S. Miyamoto², M. Aoki²; ¹Sapporo Medical University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan, ²Sapporo Medical University School of Health Sciences Japan

The effects of repetitive muscle activity on central integration of somatosensory input
B. Murphy; University of Auckland, New Zealand

The objective measurement of physical activity using the activPALTM
M. Grant; Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

The reliability of isometric strength and EMG fatigue measures in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
C.J. McCarthy*, J.A. Oldham, University of Manchester, UK

Utility of the orthosense posture monitor for facilitating exercise and postural advice for low back pain: a pilot study
S. Dean*¹, J. Weinman²; ¹University of Otago, New Zealand, ²King's College, London

Whole muscle activation indicates eccentric muscle fatigue and damage
M. Gorelick¹,²*, H. Groeller², M. Brown²; ¹Schulthess Clinic, Switzerland, ²University of Wollongong, Australia

Specific manipulation for shoulder impingement syndrome: evidence-based practice
J.A. Montaño, J. Matinez, M.A. Nerín, San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, Spain

From research review to clinical practice; examination and modified treatment of osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine based on movement impairment
J. Kobza*, P. Embley, M. Westby; Mary Pack Arthritis Program, Vancouver General Hospital, Canada