Neuro biomechanics

Neuro biomechanics is based upon the research of bioengineering researchers, neuro-surgery, orthopedic surgery and biomechanists. Neuro Biomechanics are utilized by neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and primarily by integrated physical medicine practitioners. Practitioners are focused on aiding people in the restoration of biomechanics of the skeletal system in order to measurably improve nervous system function, health, function, quality of life, reduce pain and the progression of degenerative joint and disc disease.

Neuro: of or having to do with the nervous system. Nervous system: An organ system that coordinates the activities of muscles, monitors organs, constructs and processes data received from the senses and initiates actions. The human nervous system coordinates the functions of itself and all organ systems including but not limited to the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, skin, digestive system, immune system, hormonal, metabolic, musculoskeletal, endocrine system, blood and reproductive system. Optimal function of the organism as a whole depends upon the proper function of the nervous system.

Biomechanics: (biology, physics) The branch of biophysics that deals with the mechanics of the human or animal body; especially concerned with muscles and the skeleton. The study of biomechanical influences upon nervous system function and load bearing joints.

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 * Research on established ideal mechanical models for the human locomotor system.

Gracovetsky S. Spine 1986; The Optimum Spine

Yoganandan, Spine 1996

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Panjabi et al. Spine 1997 Whiplash produces and S-Shape curve...

Harrision DE, JMPT 2003, Increasing the Cervical Lordosis with CBP Seated Combined Extension-Compression and Transverse Load Cervical Traction with Cervical Manipulation: Non-randomized Clinical Control Trial

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Bernhardt M. Spien 1989: Segmental Analysis of the Sagittal Plane Alignment of the Normal Thoracic and Lumbar Spines and Thoracolumbar Junction.

Harrision DE, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2002, A new 3-point bending traction method for restoring cervical lordosis and cervical manipulation: a nonrandomized clinical controlled trial

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Banks, R. Journal of Crash Prevention and Injury Control 2000: Alignment of the lumbar vertebrae in a driving posture

Troyanovich SJ, JMPT 1998 Structural rehabilitation of the spine and posture:

Sheng-Yun L. PLoS One 2014: Comparison of Modic Changes in the Lumbar and Cervical Spine, in 3167 Patients wit hand without Spinal Pain.

[http://journals.lww.com/jspinaldisorders/Abstract/2002/06000/Can_the_Thoracic_Kyphosis_Be_Modeled_With_a_Simple.8.aspx Harrison DE. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques: 2002, Can the Thoracic Kyphosis Be Modeled With a Simple Geometric Shape?: The Results of Circular and Elliptical Modeling in 80 Asymptomatic Patients]

Treatment:
 * Research regarding Primary non surgical treatment:
 * Review of surgical outcomes regarding biomechanics, biomechanical effects on neurologic function.

Non-Surgical

Surgical