Effect of Osteopathic Manual Techniques on the Diaphragm Muscle and Its Repercussions
NCT ID: NCT04399993
Last Updated: 2024-04-02
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-09-30
2024-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The diaphragm and the lumbar segment of the spine are connected through the diaphgramathic pillars that connect the central tendon and the vertebrae of L2 (left side) and L3/L4 (right side). Consequently, the contraction of the pillars may be related to the fixation of the lumbar spine.
Proper function of the diaphragm is related to better parameters of static balance. It is also possible to conclude that a change in the proper function of the diaphragm is associated with changes in the center of gravity in healthy individuals.
This theme lacks scientific evidence, since no studies were found that focus on the analysis of diaphragmatic treatment only. In this way, the investigators intend to collaborate to increase knowledge in this area, determining the effects of the intervention plan on the diaphragm in relation to the range of motion and center of gravity in the lumbar spine (static and dynamic) in healthy individuals.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Intervention Protocol in Diaphragm
In each volunteer, after a brief questionnaire, it will be measured the center of gravity and the range of movement of the lumbar spine before the technique.
Each volunteer will stay in supine position with arms along their body, in which their legs may be either extended or flexed.
Next, the researcher will perform the intervention protocol in Diaphragm. Then, all the measurements described before, will be repeated by the assessor right after the technique.
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 each volunteer, after a brief questionnaire, it will be measured the center of gravity and the range of movement of the lumbar spine before the technique.
Each volunteer will stay in supine position with arms along their body, in which their legs may be either extended or flexed.
Next, the researcher will perform the Sham technique. Then, all the measurements described before, will be repeated by the assessor right after the technique.
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.
Interventions
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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.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Both genders;
Exclusion Criteria
* Lumbar spine pathology (infection, spinal fracture or more severe neurological impairment, such as cauda equina syndrome) and respiratory pathologies;
* Psychiatric illness;
* Recent history of trauma;
* History of cancer;
* Systemic inflammatory conditions;
* Recent history of spinal surgery;
* Abdominal pain at the time of the intervention;
* Body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 31kg / m2, due to the difficulty in accessing the diaphragm;
* All of those that acquired a higher knowledge within the area of manual therapy, which may compromise its validation.
18 Years
30 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Natália Maria Oliveira Campelo
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Natália MO Campelo, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Escola Superior de Saúde do Politécnico do Porto
Locations
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Escola Superior de Saúde do Politécnico do Porto
Porto, , Portugal
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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OST1- 001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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