CHEST and NECK MOBILIZATION EFFECTS ON SPIROMETRIC RESPONSES in HEALTHY SUBJECTS

Objectives: in this observational study, we evaluated the effects of chest and neck mobilization on spirometric parameters in healthy subjects.Methods: We conducted an observational, quantitative, and experimental study in a sample of 100 healthy subjects. We evaluated spirometric parameters before and after pompage mobilization techniques. Three techniques were used, and each technique was performed 6 times.Results: Forced vital capacity (3.4 +/- 0.1 L vs 3.5 +/- 0.1 L), forced expiratory volume at the first second (3.2 +/- 0.09 L vs 3.3 +/- 0.09 L), and peak expiratory flow (6.4 +/- 0.27 L/s vs 6.6 +/- 0.25 L/s) were significantly increased after mobilization (P < .0001), whereas Tiffeneau index (94% +/- 1% vs 6% +/- 0.2%) was decreased (P < .0001).Conclusion: Chest and neck mobilization techniques used in this study improved spirometric parameters in a group of young and healthy subjects. (J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2011;34:622-626)Faculdade de Saude, Ciencias Humanas e Tecnologicas do Piaui-NovafapiFac Saude Ciencias Humanas & Tecnol Piaui Novafap, Teresina, PI, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo UNIFESP, Dept Med, São Paulo, BrazilFac Med ABC, Dept Morfol & Fisiol, Santo Andre, SP, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo UNIFESP, Dept Med, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc