A comparison of direct & indirect osteopathic techniques on the thoracic diaphragm affecting FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC – Pilot study.
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- Title
- A comparison of direct & indirect osteopathic techniques on the thoracic diaphragm affecting FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC – Pilot study.
- Author(s)
- Lescar, C
- Abstract
- Introduction "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" (COPD) will be the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030 (WHO, 2008). The spirometer is a tool used to test physiological lung function through FEVI which is the total volume of air forcibly expelled in the first second of a maximal expiration (Johns, 2011). Pulmonary disease and its severity are diagnosed based on the values of FEVI. Methodology Using a "within group subject" design, the same 28 subjects from European School of Osteopathy (ESO) were used for the control group, the direct and indirect osteopathic techniques. FEVI and FVC were measured with a spirometer before and after 5mns rest for the control group and before and after the direct and indirect osteopathic techniques. Results The control, direct and indirect osteopathic technique cohorts had significant change; the mean difference for FEVI and FVC in all groups was statistically significant (p<0.OS). The difference between the control and technique groups for FEVI and FVC was also significant p-values 0.014 and 0.004 respectively). Power analysis revealed a 97% chance of avoiding a type II error.Conclusion It is assumed that osteopathic techniques can possibly affect the musculoskeletal structure of the diaphragm thus increasing the vital capacity of the lungs measured through FEV1 & FVC values,. Spirometer results can be influence by various parameters and the method of usage must respect a strict protocol. A basic knowledge in spiromrtry is required prior using one.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2013
- Date Submitted
- 20.1.2015 16:42:58
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15459
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Spirometry.
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Lescar, C, “A comparison of direct & indirect osteopathic techniques on the thoracic diaphragm affecting FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC – Pilot study.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed April 28, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/705