Effects of Diaphragm-releasing Techniques on the Lumbar Spine and Diaphragmatic Function in Healthy Women

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

75 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-10-31

Study Completion Date

2016-03-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of diaphragmatic release techniques on posterior chain flexibility and lumbar spine amplitude. Respiratory muscle strength and chest cavity mobility in healthy women.

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Detailed Description

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of diaphragmatic release techniques on posterior chain flexibility and lumbar spine amplitude; Respiratory muscle strength and chest cavity mobility in healthy women. This is an intervention study with a randomized controlled trial design. The randomized study in two groups, the Intervention Group in which two diaphragmatic release techniques were performed and the Control Group where two placebo techniques were applied in 75 participants between 18 and 35 years of age. For intragroup analysis the paired Student t test was used, comparing the outcomes before and after the intervention and for intergroup analysis the independent Student t test.

Conditions

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Healthy Individuals

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

The sample was randomly divided by electronic draw in two groups, the intervention group (GI), where two techniques were performed, one for diaphragmatic release and another for relaxation of the diaphragm pillars. In the control group (CG) the same techniques were applied, but in a placebo form.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Diaphragmatic release

The stretching of the peripheral fibers of the diaphragm

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Diaphragm lift

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The purpose is to generate the stretch of the peripheral fibers of the diaphragm, being performed with the patient in the supine position and the physiotherapist standing on the patient's head and Pulling the Your costal arch In the cephalic direction, for one minute, twice

Relaxation of the diaphragm pillars

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Second technique aims to promote the rhythmic stretching of the double psoas diaphragm pillars, being performed with The patient in the ventral position and the therapist standing at his side placing the ulnar border of his cephalic hand on the last ribs and his caudal hand flattened in front of the popliteal fossa of the popliteal fossa, stretching was done for one minute

Diaphragmatic release control

In both placebo techniques, only the light touching of the contacts of the volunteers' skin

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Diaphragm lift

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The purpose is to generate the stretch of the peripheral fibers of the diaphragm, being performed with the patient in the supine position and the physiotherapist standing on the patient's head and Pulling the Your costal arch In the cephalic direction, for one minute, twice

Relaxation of the diaphragm pillars

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Second technique aims to promote the rhythmic stretching of the double psoas diaphragm pillars, being performed with The patient in the ventral position and the therapist standing at his side placing the ulnar border of his cephalic hand on the last ribs and his caudal hand flattened in front of the popliteal fossa of the popliteal fossa, stretching was done for one minute

Interventions

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Diaphragm lift

The purpose is to generate the stretch of the peripheral fibers of the diaphragm, being performed with the patient in the supine position and the physiotherapist standing on the patient's head and Pulling the Your costal arch In the cephalic direction, for one minute, twice

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Relaxation of the diaphragm pillars

Second technique aims to promote the rhythmic stretching of the double psoas diaphragm pillars, being performed with The patient in the ventral position and the therapist standing at his side placing the ulnar border of his cephalic hand on the last ribs and his caudal hand flattened in front of the popliteal fossa of the popliteal fossa, stretching was done for one minute

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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Diaphragmatic release 1 Diaphragmatic release 2

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* sedentary female participants
* aged between 18 and 35 years.

Exclusion Criteria

* those with cardiovascular, respiratory obstructive or restrictive disease
* smokers and ex-smokers
* who were or were submitted to speech therapy less than a year ago
* those with postural deviation type scoliosis

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes