Effects of a General Osteopathic treatment on asthmatic children
https://doi.org/10.32885/2220-0975-2020-3-137-145
Abstract
Aim. Up to 10 % of population suffer from asthma. Asthma often means managing a treatment with limited action on a daily basis. The study aim was to assess the impact of a General Osteopathic treatment (GOT) on the respiratory function in asthmatic children.
Method. 15 asthmatic subjects, aged 4 to 15, diagnosed by an allergologist, received one GOT session. Objective results were obtained through a bodyplethysmography measure before and after treatment. Variables observed were: Tiffeneau′s coefficient, mean expiratory fl ow from small bronchial tubes, bronchial resistances and residual capacity.
Results. Comparison between result before and after treatment showed a significant improvement of all measures after the GOT.
Conclusions. On a short term basis, a session of GOT allows to asthmatic child to improve its lung capacity. Including Osteopathy in the pluridisciplinary care of asthmatic children appears to be relevant.
About the Authors
B. ErnoultFrance
Ostéopathe,
Saumur
H. Job
France
osteopath,
Sèvres;
Paris Marne-la-Vallée, Champs sur Marne
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For citations:
Ernoult B., Job H. Effects of a General Osteopathic treatment on asthmatic children. Russian Osteopathic Journal. 2020;(3):137-145. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32885/2220-0975-2020-3-137-145