Narasimha Prasad
Papers
6
Total Citations
104
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About
Narasimha Prasad is a biomechanical researcher whose work centers on spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), with a particular focus on understanding the mechanical underpinnings of how manual therapy techniques interact with spinal tissues. Through innovative use of robotic replication systems and serial dissection methodologies applied to both porcine and cadaveric models, Prasad has made significant contributions to quantifying how different forms of spinal manipulation and mobilization load specific spinal structures. His landmark 2010 study identifying which spinal tissues are loaded during manual therapy laid important groundwork for the field, accumulating 23 citations, while subsequent investigations explored how variables such as application site, force magnitude, and technique type influence tissue loading outcomes. This body of work, which has collectively garnered nearly 105 citations, is critically relevant to optimizing patient care and explaining why SMT produces beneficial effects for some patients while causing adverse events in others. By rigorously characterizing the biomechanical relationship between passive spinal movements and manipulative forces, Prasad's research equips clinicians and researchers with the evidence needed to refine and personalize spinal therapy approaches, ultimately advancing both patient safety and treatment efficacy.
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- 1Identification of Spinal Tissues Loaded by Manual Therapy23 citations · 2010
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