750 research outputs found
Clinical tests of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the diagnosis of cervicogenic headache
No full textPersistent intermittent headache is a common disorder and is often accompanied by neck aching or stiffness, which could infer a cervical contribution to headache. However, the incidence of cervicogenic headache is estimated to be 14-18% of all chronic headaches, highlighting the need for clear criterion of cervical musculoskeletal impairment to identify cervicogenic headache sufferers who may benefit from treatments such as manual therapy. This study examined the presence of cervical musculoskeletal impairment in 77 subjects, 27 with cervicogenic headache, 25 with migraine with aura and 25 control subjects. Assessments included a photographic measure of posture, range of movement, cervical manual examination, pressure pain thresholds, muscle length, performance in the cranio-cervical flexion test and cervical kinaesthetic sense. The results indicated that when compared to the migraine with aura and control groups who scored similarly in the tests, the cervicogenic headache group had less range of cervical flexion/extension (P = 0.048) and significantly higher incidences of painful upper cervical joint dysfunction assessed by manual examination (all P < 0.05) and muscle tightness (P < 0.05). Sternocleidomastoid normalized EMG values were higher in the latter three stages of the cranio-cervical flexion test although they failed to reach significance. There were no between group differences for other measures. A discriminant analysis revealed that manual examination could discriminate the cervicogenic headache group from the other subjects (migraine with aura and control subjects combined) with an 80% sensitivity. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
Margaret Jull Costa: Embaixadora Queirosiana para o Público Anglófono
No full textA presente dissertação, inserindo-se no âmbito dos Estudos de Tradução, tem como ponto de partida as problemáticas existentes em torno do estatuto do tradutor e da sua visibilidade, não raro associadas aos paratextos. Deste modo, pretende-se demonstrar como o capital social da tradutora britânica Margaret Jull Costa, várias vezes premiada, lhe confere um estatuto diferenciado nos paratextos das obras por ela traduzidas, funcionando quase como um “selo de qualidade” reconhecido pelo público anglófono e pelos autores que traduz. Considerando a tradução The Maias (2007), realizada a partir da obra canónica de Eça de Queirós (1885), o principal estudo de caso, tentar-se-á não só colmatar a ausência de uma análise aprofundada sobre a tradutora, mas também refletir sobre a forma como o seu estatuto pode determinar a projeção internacional de obras de literaturas tendencialmente consideradas periféricas, como a portuguesa. Longe da obscuridade denunciada por Venuti, defende-se que Jull Costa foi uma verdadeira “embaixadora queirosiana para o público anglófono”, deixando vincada a presença do “eu” da tradutora como marca impulsionadora do texto de partida.Situated within the scope of Translation Studies and dealing with issues related to the translator's status and visibility, this dissertation aims to show how Margaret Jull Costa’s reputation and prestige as a multiple award-winning translator has assured her presence in the paratexts of the works she has translated. It is argued that the British translator’s visibility provides a virtual "seal of quality" both to the English-speaking public and to the authors Jull Costa translates. Taking as case study, the translation (2007) of Eça de Queirós’ canonical work The Maias (1885), an attempt will be made to fill the gap of the lack of an in-depth study on the translator and at the same time to assess the importance of Margaret Jull Costa’s status in projecting works of literature which tend to be considered peripheral, such as Portuguese literature, on the international market. Far from the obscurity denounced by Venuti, it is argued that Jull Costa, as “Queirosian ambassador for the English-speaking public,” enjoys a visibility which acts as a “brand,” promoting and publicising the author translated
Impairment in the cervical flexors: a comparison of whiplash and insidious onset neck pain patients
No full textThere has been little investigation into whether or not differences exist in the nature of physical impairment associated with neck pain of whiplash and insidious origin. This study examined the neck flexor synergy during performance of the cranio-cervical flexion test, a test targeting the action of the deep neck flexors. Seventy-five volunteer subjects participated in this study and were equally divided between Group 1, asymptomatic control subjects, Group 2, subjects with insidious onset neck pain and Group 3, subjects with neck pain following a whiplash injury. The cranio-cervical flexion test was performed in five progressive stages of increasing cranio-cervical flexion range. Subjects' performance was guided by feedback from a pressure sensor inserted behind the neck which monitored the slight flattening of the cervical lordosis which occurs with the contraction of longus colli. Myoelectric signals (EMG) were detected from the muscles during performance of the test. The results indicated that both the insidious onset neck pain and whiplash groups had higher measures of EMG signal amplitude (normalized root mean square) in the sternocleidomastoid during each stage of the test compared to the control subjects (all
Is there altered activity of the extensor muscles in chronic mechanical neck pain? A functional magnetic resonance imaging study
No full textO'Leary S, Cagnie B, Reeve A, Jull G, Elliott JM. Is there altered activity of the extensor muscles in chronic mechanical neck pain? A functional magnetic resonance imaging study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2011;92:929-34
Driving with a chronic whiplash associated disorder: a review of patients' perspectives
No full textTakasaki H, Johnston V. Treleaven J, Pereira M, Jull G. Driving with a chronic whiplash-associated disorder: a review of patients' perspectives. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2011;92:106-10
Mechanisms underlaying pain and dysfunction in whiplash associated disorders: Implications for physiotherapy management
No full textTraining Mode-Dependent Changes in Motor Performance in Neck Pain
No full textO'Leary S. Jull G, Kim M, Uthaikhup S, Vicenzino B. Training mode dependent changes in motor performance in neck pain. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012;93: 1225-33
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