None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Respiratory function involves movement of structures related to the Cervical and Thoracic spines. Evidence exists that the application of spinal manipulation to these areas can alter respiratory function. This study tests the effect administering spinal manipulation with exercise has on the respiratory function of normal individuals. The aim is to develop a pulmonary rehabilitation protocol that includes spinal manipulation for use in the management of chronic respiratory disease.
Interventions
This trial measures the effect of administering spinal manipulation with and without exercise on the respiratory function of normal individuals. Participants with lung volume measurements at the lower end of the normal range are allocated to 4 experimental groups. Group 1 receives exercise only; Group 2 receives spinal manipulation only; Group 3 receives spinal manipulation & exercise; Group 4 receives no intervention (Control). Each participant receives 6 intervention sessions over a 4 week per
This trial measures the effect of administering spinal manipulation with and without exercise on the respiratory function of normal individuals. Participants with lung volume measurements at the lower end of the normal range are allocated to 4 experimental groups. Group 1 receives exercise only; Group 2 receives spinal manipulation only; Group 3 receives spinal manipulation & exercise; Group 4 receives no intervention (Control). Each participant receives 6 intervention sessions over a 4 week period.
Sponsors
Roger Engel
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Non-smoking (minimum 6 months).
Exclusion criteria
A history of respiratory diseaseThe existance of contra-indications to spinal manipulationNon-ambulatory status.
Outcome results
None listed