Diploma Thesis THE IMMEDIATE INFLUENCE OF OSTEOPATHIC ...

The parameters of the bodyplethysmography which were measured and used in this
study were:
VC max, FEV1, PEF, MEF50 and MEF25.
Since the number of test persons was so small no significant statement can be made
concerning the measured parameters.
But in all patients of group A and also of group B a tendency of deterioration of the
pulmonary function due to obstruction which was probably caused by loosened
sputum before it was coughed up. A comparison of the values of group A and group
B shows a difference in favour of the osteopathic treatment. In addition the patients
described an improved general wellbeing and said it was easier to cough up sputum
after the treatment. A minor improvement of the pulmonary function in group B might
indicate a possible long-term effect.
For a truly significant study a much larger patient sample would be necessary. But
since such studies involve additional stress for the patients, one would have to think
twice about carrying out such a project.
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