Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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Briffa NK Author

NK.briffa@curtin.edu.au

Subjects of specialization
Physiotherapy, Sleep Medicine

Affiliation
Department of Physiotherapy, Curtin University, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Australia.

Biography

Briffa NK is currently working in Department of Physiotherapy, Curtin University, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science,  Australia, His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

Research Article Open Access

Examining the Relationship between Sleep Posture and Morning Spinal Symptoms in the Habitual Environment Using Infrared Cameras

Author(s):

Cary D, Collinson R, Sterling M and Briffa NK

Introduction: Sleeping is generally considered a period for rest and recovery, however some people wake with spinal symptoms not present on going to sleep and seek treatment. It has been clinically postulated that some sleeping postures, especially those involving sustained end range rotation or extension, can provoke pain sensitive spinal tissues. While sleep research generally has blossomed, little attention has been paid to the physical effects of nocturnal posture on waking spinal symptoms. Furthermore, sleep research is generally conducted in high technology view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000173

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