The Digital Spine Analysis
(DSA) is the first clinically accepted test for measuring spine function. It is
a revolutionary diagnostic tool that reveals what standard imaging tests like
X-rays and MRIs cannot. The DSA is a very precise test that measures the
strength, mobility and balance of all the elements of the spine's muscular
components. This provides the doctor with a complete and accurate functional
profile of the patient's spine.
Why DSA?
Back pain is usually associated
with a deficiency in proper spine function. This is due to the inability of the
spine to cope up with the 'load' of an active lifestyle. Effective treatment of
back pain starts with the accurate diagnosis of the cause of back pain. Hence,
a complete functional test of the spine, in addition to the examination of the
anatomy of the spine, is necessary. This is where the DSA becomes extremely
important.
To draw a parallel from our
everyday life, consider the testing done for a heart problem - a stress test is
done in addition to other anatomical tests that show the structure of the heart
- so the root cause of heart trouble is diagnosed or in the case of the eye, a
vision test is done in addition to the anatomical tests to diagnose and treat
the problem accurately. In both examples, the function is as important as the
structural problems.
How is the DSA more effective
than other forms of diagnosis?
Published medical research
clearly indicates that MRIs and X-rays fail to provide a clear diagnosis for
the cause of back pain in 85% of cases. This means 85% people don't get to know
why they have back pain. The reason for this misdiagnosis is the use of
structural testing in place of functional testing. X-rays and MRIs can only
identify structural changes in the spine and thus, fail to identify the actual
cause of the problem. It is only logical that treatment based on such diagnosis
provides only short-term symptomatic relief.
Unlike conventional
anatomical diagnosis of the spine, the DSA provides a thorough and accurate
diagnosis of the functional deficiencies based on bio-feedback. This
bio-feedback can be compared to the feedback of a stress test of the heart. The
DSA tests your spine based on 21 different diagnostic parameters. The report
that the test generates enables our specially trained Spine Consultants to
identify the root cause of back pain and devise a patient-specific treatment
protocol.
What is the diagnosis
process?
Clinical assessment
The process begins with an
elaborate consultation with one of our spine consultants where a detailed case
history is taken for thorough understanding.
DSA
The consultation is followed
by a digitally administered diagnostic test called the Digital Spine Analysis.
This test determines the functional ability of the patient's spine including
the strength, flexibility and balance of all its muscular components.
Root cause diagnosis
The results of this test are
used to diagnose the condition of the patient's spine and identify the root
cause of the pain or discomfort that the patient experiences. Finally, a
targeted treatment program is devised based on both the initial consultation
and the test findings. This program is very specific to the spinal deficiencies
of the patient and helps to reverse the cause and provide a permanent solution
to their back pain.
Qi Spine Clinic India's first and only healthcare
offering that exclusively focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spine
related problems.
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