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Differences in cellular activity have also been described, [23] and pertinent
embryological factors in similar experiments have been reviewed. [64, 42, 5]
Effects of manipulative therapy on fetal electrocardiograms have also been studied.
[15, 59] The consensus seems to be that routine OMT applied during pregnancy
significantly reduces both fetal and maternal fatalities as well as difficulties of
parturition. [15, 59, 64]
Generally speaking, all concepts of osteopathy are applied in the treatment of
pregnant women, including muscle energy techniques, myofascial release,
ligamentous articular strain, balanced membranous tension, high-velocity lowamplitude
thrust, strain/counter-strain techniques, visceral techniques, and
osteopathy in the cranial field, depending on the needs of the patient. [39]
2.3. Sensitivity and response to treatment
Clinically the puerperal mother often exhibits extreme sensitivity of the soft tissues
and articular structures to manipulative treatment. Preceding and during parturition
the degree of reactivity is at a level like that of the young child or fevered adult.
A noticeable physiological response to treatment can be relatively fast if intervention
is not delayed. It may prove to be life-saving in cases of rapidly rising blood pressure
and pre-eclampsia. [64]
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