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KMID : 0895820070170040157
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2007 Volume.17 No. 4 p.157 ~ p.166
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The Influence of Atlas Subluxation on Autonomic Nervous System Activity
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Lee Jung-Ho
Kim Ho-Jun
Lee Myeong-Jong
Song Mi-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives :This study was performed to examine the hypothesis whether the structural imbalance affect cardiac function through autonomic nervous system.
Methods :78 Dong-Guk University students were recruited for the investigation from March to June 2007. Heart rate variability, Buss and Durkee Hostility inventory(BDHI) and physical examinations to evaluate upper cervical subluxation were performed.
Results :Left laterality of atlantoaxial subluxation was associated with significant decrease of LF(p=0.018) and quite remarkable decline of SDNN(p=0.053) and HF(=0.057).
Conclusion :Left atlas laterality showed a tendency to decrease both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. These results indicate that left laterality of upper cervical subluxation more likely facilitates autonomic dysfunction.
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KEYWORD
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Laterality, Atlas, Subluxation, Autonomic nervous system, Heart rate variability (HRV)
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