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Effect of Osteopathic Manual Techniques on the Diaphragm Muscle and Its Repercussions
Sponsor: Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Summary
Determining the effects of an intervention plan on the diaphragm related to the center of gravity and range of motion in the lumbar spine (static and dynamic) in healthy individuals is an area that lacks evidence and proper studies. Has such, the investigators consider this a interesting topic to study, therefore it is intended to improve the knowledge on this area.
Official title: Effect of Osteopathic Manual Techniques on the Diaphragm Muscle and Its Repercussions in Healthy Young Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-09
Completion Date
2024-12
Last Updated
2024-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Protocol in Diaphragm
The protocol consists of three techniques. The two first techniques will be applied for 10 respiratory cycles. Muscle Stretching Technique: the researcher will perform a cephalic traction on the inferior costal border with the ulnar border during the inspiratory phase. Phrenic-center inhibition technique: the researcher, with a hand on the sternum to caudal and other hand on the umbilical region to cranial, will approach his hands on the horizontal plane, when the volunteer exales. Functional diaphragm technique: the researcher will perform a vertical pressure on the diaphragm for 5 minutes and will search for the facilitated parameters and maintain them until the release of all the periarticular elements.
Sham technique
In the sham group a manual contact without any therapeutic intention will be performed, in a distant region of the diaphragm (for example on the trapezius muscle). This contact will be maintained during the same amount of time as for the treatment group.
Locations (1)
Escola Superior de Saúde do Politécnico do Porto
Porto, Portugal