Index to Chiropractic Literature
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ID 25354
  Title Immediate effects of thoracic spinal manipulation on pulmonary function in stroke patients: A preliminary study
URL https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30121128
Journal J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2018 Sep;41(7):602-608
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of thoracic spinal manipulation (TSM) on pulmonary function in stroke patients.

Methods: Thirty-six volunteers with stroke (20 men, 16 women) were recruited and randomized to a TSM group (n = 18) and a sham group (n = 18). All participants underwent initial pulmonary function test and then rested supine for 10 minutes before the intervention. Pulmonary function test was repeated immediately after the intervention. Forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume at 1 second, maximum voluntary ventilation, and residual volume were measured by a spirometer in preintervention and post-intervention.

Results: Significant between-group differences were observed in forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume at 1 second in the TSM group (P < .05). No significant changes in dependent variables were seen in the sham group.

Conclusion: The pulmonary function values for patients in the TSM group were significantly enhanced with no significant improvement in maximum voluntary ventilation and residual volume. Mechanical factors may be responsible for the improved pulmonary function in the TSM group.

Author keywords: Manipulation, Spinal, Stroke, Respiratory Function Tests

Author affiliations:  Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University, Seoul, South Korea

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