Effects of manual therapy on the diaphragm in asthmatic patients: A randomized pilot study
Stretching of respiratory muscles is included in what is known as manual therapy techniques. A diaphragm stretching technique has shown beneficial effects on respiratory function and thoracic and spinal mobility in healthy subjects. However, its effects on asthmatic patients have not been evaluated.
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Enrique Leon és Macías, Irene Torres-Sánchez, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Araceli Ortiz-Rubio, Laura López-López, Marie Carmen Valenza Tags: Original Article Source Type: research