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Effects of a diaphragm stretching technique on pulmonary function in healthy participants: A randomized-controlled trial

Journal: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Date: 2015/03, 18(1):Pages: 5-12. doi: Subito , type of study: randomized controlled trial

Full text    (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1746068914000650)

Keywords:

passive stretching [4]
respiratory function tests [5]
manual therapy [155]
diaphragm [89]
Randomized controlled trial [889]

Abstract:

Background Manual therapy has traditionally been included among the therapeutic approaches to respiratory pathologies. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a diaphragm stretching on pulmonary function and respiratory pressures in healthy adults. Design Randomized placebo-controlled trial using a between-groups design. Setting The study was conducted at a university laboratory. Methods The outcomes were evaluated at baseline and immediately after treatment. Participants' spirometry was assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and also at 5 and 20 min post-treatment. Participants A final sample of eighty healthy adults was included. Participants were randomized into two groups: experimental or placebo group. Results The data analysis revealed that all measures significantly (p < 0.05) improved from pre- to post-test in the experimental group. Conclusions Diaphragm stretching is able to increase maximal respiratory pressures, forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in the first second.


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