Volunteers with neck pain and dizziness needed for study
RESEARCHERS are looking to recruit volunteers with neck pain and dizziness to take part in a pioneering study.
Plymouth University and Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic have teamed up to investigate the clinical benefits of manipulating the upper spine.
Research assistant Sally Cinnamond said: "There is currently little information in this area, but such knowledge is extremely important in clinical assessment and treatment in people with cervicogenic dizziness."
The study is looking for 50 volunteers aged 18 to 55 to participate in the study. It will involve a series of chiropractic treatments of the cervical spine over three weeks. Before the first and final chiropractic treatment various non-invasive measurements will be taken to assess vertebral artery blood flow, dizziness and balance. All treatments and measurements will be undertaken at The Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic in Hartley and will be free of charge. The research project is being conducted by Plymouth University lecturers in physiotherapy Dr Gary Shum and Dr Alan Hough, Plymouth University research assistant Sally Cinnamond, and Dr Wayne Whittingham of Plymouth Chiropractic Centre.
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For further information call Sally Cinnamond on 01752 587542 or email sally.cinnamond@plymouth.ac.uk
Comments
by MissAnthrope
Sunday, October 14 2012, 8:17PM
“Why doesn't the Benefits Agency invite a load of long term unemployed on a bus trip, then drive the bus into a wall. That way they could all participate in this research, so they would at last be making a contribution to society?”
by CharlieDodd
Sunday, October 14 2012, 5:12PM
“There was a bit in the papers this year about how 'manipulation of the neck' might make patients worse as it involves grabbng their heads and violently twisting their necks. I also saw it done on TV once, it looked shocking and I was surprised it didn't snap the patients neck”
by circles1
Sunday, October 14 2012, 9:34AM
“i doubt if this proppe nonsense is going to blind anyone with physio and self help”
by beninlondongreenwich
Sunday, October 14 2012, 9:20AM
“It's good to see some proppe research on this kind of thing. Does anyone know if they are going to blind the testing or compare it with physio or leaving it to get better by itself?”