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Testing the effect of a specific stretch technique versus sham treatment, to objectify the influence of that specific technique on thoracic rotation mobility.
Subjects in the experimental group will undergo a technique for stretching the intrathoracic fascia. Before and after, a measurement will be performed with a goniometer, to see if there is a difference in thoracic rotation mobility.
Subjects in the placebo group get a different technique, where the hands of the therapists are simply placed on the thorax, but no manoeuvre will be performed. Before and after, there is a measurement in thoracic rotation mobility.
Data will be compared and statistical analyse will be done to see of there is a difference in rotation. So the hypothesis that stretching intrathoracic fascia has an effect on thoracic rotation mobility, will be accepted or rejected.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Stretching of intrathoracic fascia | Experimental | A technique will be used to stretch the intrathoracic fascia. The subject lies in his/her back, and a flexion of the upper cervical spine is combined with a retraction movement of the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine, this in combination with inspiration. |
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| Test without stretching | Placebo Comparator | A placebo technique is performed by positioning the hands of the therapist on the thorax without pressure or performing a technique. Similar as the stretching technique, a deep inspiration is performed by the patient, for each of the intrathoracic cilinders. This without performing a retraction of the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Measuring thoracic rotation mobility | Other | Measuring the thoracic rotation mobility with a goniometer, from a standardized position |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in thoracic rotation mobility | Change from baseline rotation, left and right, to rotation immediately after the test | Before and immediately after the test |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| IAO Administration | The International Academy of Osteopathy | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Practice for fysiotherapy and osteopathy | Scherpenheuvel | Vlaams-brabant | 3270 | Belgium |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005208 | Fasciitis |
| ID | Term |
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| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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