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The Influence of Atlas Subluxation on Autonomic Nervous System Activity

  • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
  • Abbr : JKMR
  • 2007, 17(4), pp.157-166
  • Publisher : The Korean Academy Of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

Jeong-Ho Lee 1 Hojun Kim 1 Myeong-Jong Lee 2 송미영 1

1동국대학교
2강원대학교

Candidate

ABSTRACT

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). Conclusions : 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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