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NCT Number: NCT03065283

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

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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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Individuals

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Diaphragm lift

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

Other names: Diaphragmatic release 1

Relaxation of the diaphragm pillars

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

Other names: Diaphragmatic release 2

Primary outcomes

  1. Thoracic Mobility

    Time frame: baseline and immediately post-intervention

    Thoracic mobility was measued with a tape as an evaluation tool.

Other outcomes

  1. Amplitude of Motion of the Lumbar Spine

    Time frame: baseline and immediately post-intervention

    Tape measure was used as an evaluation tool.

  2. Posterior Chain Flexibility

    Time frame: baseline and immediately post-intervention

    Tape measure was used as an evaluation tool.

  3. Maximum Respiratory Pressure

    Time frame: baseline and immediately post-intervention

    manovacuometer was used as an evaluation tool.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal do Ceara

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Diaphragm-releasing Techniques on the Lumbar Spine and Diaphragmatic Function in Healthy Women: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Feb 27, 2017
Registry last updated
Apr 16, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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