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The effect of Integrative Manual Therapy on the symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Abstract Category: Science
Course / Degree: PhD Integrative Medicine
Institution / University: Westbrook University, United States
Published in: 2006
Sixty hours of treatment with Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) will considerably decrease signs and symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), including a decrease in tremors, an alleviation of pain, a speeding up of gait and improvements in respiration, facial expression, speech and mood.
To show that IMT will improve the symptoms and function in people with PD. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the understanding of the effects of manual therapy on neurological conditions. This dissertation specifically examines the effect of IMT in PD.
Single-Subject Research Design Case Study. The neurologist’s evaluations were a month apart while the physical therapy assessments took place on the day before and the day after the two week treatment protocol. The participant also completed 6 questionnaires.
Thesis Keywords/Search Tags:
Integrative Manual Therapy, Neurodegenerative Parkinson's Disease
This Thesis Abstract may be cited as follows:
Burnham, K. (2006). The effect of Integrative Manual Therapy on the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, PhD Dissertation in Integrative Medicine (August 2006) Westbrook University
Submission Details: Thesis Abstract submitted by Kimberly Burnham from United States on 03-Dec-2006 22:57.
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Kimberly Burnham Contact Details: Email: KimBurnham@CenterIMT.com
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