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The Effect of the PostureJac on Deep Cervical Flexor Endurance: Implications in the Management of Cervicogenic Headache and Mechanical Neck Pain by Makofsky, Howard W., Douris, Peter, Goldstein, Leonard B., Discepolo, Adam, Grion, Kelly, Kushnir, Garry, Malner, Stacie, Singh, Jessica, Urgolites, Lisa, Zic, Frank, Oricchio, Jacqueline

“…The convergence of cervical and trigeminal afferents on second-order neurons in the trigeminocervical nucleus may refer pain from the upper cervical spine into…”
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Use of the Occivator for the Correction of Forward Head Posture, and the Implications for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Pilot Study by Augustine, Catherine, Makofsky, Howard W., Britt, Christina, Adomsky, Barbara, Martire Deshler, Jennifer, Ramirez, Paula, Douris, Peter

“…Numerous studies suggest that temporomandibular disorders may be associated with forward head posture. The current study presents a need for an intervention…”
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Effect of Mobilization of the Anterior Hip Capsule on Gluteus Maximus Strength by Yerys, Scott, Makofsky, Howard, Byrd, Charles, Pennachio, Joseph, Cinkay, Jonathan

“…Loss of hip extension is often compensated for by extension of the lumbar spine. This compensation can result in hypermobility and ultimately be a source of…”
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The Influence of Forward Head Posture on Dental Occlusion by Makofsky, Howard W.

“…A well established premise in the field of craniomandibular and cervical spine orthopedics is that forward head posture (FHP) adversely affects mandibular…”
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Immediate Effect of Grade IV Inferior Hip Joint Mobilization on Hip Abductor Torque: A Pilot Study by Makofsky, Howard, Panicker, Siji, Abbruzzese, Jeanine, Aridas, Cynthia, Camp, Michael, Drakes, Jonelle, Franco, Caroline, Sileo, Ray

“…Joint mobilization and manipulation stimulate mechanoreceptors, which may influence the joint and surrounding muscles. The purpose of this pilot study was to…”
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The Effect of the PostureJac on Deep Cervical Flexor Endurance: Implications in the Management of Cervicogenic Headache and Mechanical Neck Pain by Makofsky, Howard W., Douris, Peter, Goldstein, Leonard B., Discepolo, Adam, Grion, Kelly, Kushnir, Garry, Malner, Stacie, Singh, Jasmine, Urgolites, Lisa, Zic, Frank, Oricchio, Jacqueline

“…The convergence of cervical and trigeminal afferents on second-order neurons in the trigeminocervical nucleus may refer pain from the upper cervical spine into…”
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Position-Assisted Combination Technique (PACT) in the Management of Type-II Impairment in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine by Makofsky, Howard W.

“…In the osteopathic literature, manipulative techniques are classified as either direct or indirect. Direct technique passively mobilizes articular and…”
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The Effect of Thoracic Spine Mobilization On Lower Trapezius Strength Testing by Liebler, Ethan John, Tufano-Coors, Lisa, Douris, Peter, Makofsky, Howard W., McKenna, Raymond, Michels, Christopher, Rattray, Shawlyn

“…Evidence has shown that muscle strength and function become altered due to motion restrictions. Strengthening muscles with traditional therapeutic exercise…”
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Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Does Head Posture Play a Role? by Makofsky, Howard W.

“…The aim of this article is to present scientific and clinical evidence to support the role of proper head and neck posture in the management of snoring and…”
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Head posture and cervicovertebral and craniofacial morphology in patients with craniomandibular dysfunction by Huggare, J A, Raustia, A M

“…A relationship between particular characteristics of dental occlusion and craniomandibular disorders (CMD) has been reported, while less attention has been…”
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The effect of head posture on muscle contact position: the sliding cranium theory by Makofsky, H

“…The effect of head posture on initial occlusive contacts has been studied extensively by researchers in the basic sciences, dentistry, and physical medicine…”
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The effect of craniovertebral fusion on occlusion by Makofsky, H W, Sexton, T R

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of head posture on occlusion in subjects with craniovertebral fusion to that in normal unfused subjects…”
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The effect of head posture on muscle contact position using the T-Scan system of occlusal analysis by Makofsky, H W, Sexton, T R, Diamond, D Z, Sexton, M T

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of sagittal plane head-neck posture on initial tooth contacts (muscle contact position) using the T-Scan…”
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A multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint and cervical spine dysfunction by Makofsky, H W, August, B F, Ellis, J J

“…This article presents a multidisciplinary approach to the management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and cervical spine dysfunction in a heterogeneous…”
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