Muscle energy technique (MET) to the scalene muscles and its effect on lung function.
Item
- Title
- Muscle energy technique (MET) to the scalene muscles and its effect on lung function.
- Author(s)
- Thompson, C
- Abstract
- The aim of this study was to further investigate the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique in the treatment of respiratory conditions, and evaluate its performance when compared with a HVT of Method 40 subjects took part, 20 control and 20 experimental. They were evaluated for suitability, then had their FEVI and FVC measured with a spirometer. They then had either MET performed to the scalene muscles, or rested for the same time period and had the measurements retaken. Hypothesis. H I a: MET to the scalenes has a significant effect on lung function compared with a control. HOa: MET to the scalenes has no significant effect on lung function compared with a control Hlb: MET and HVT have a significantly different effect on lung function. Hob: MET and HVT have no significantly different effect on lung function. Results_ Statistical analysis of the data revealed that it was possible to reject the null hypothesis HOa as regards FVC but not FEVI. The analysis also showed that the effects of MET and HVT on lung function were not significantly different. Conclusxon.MET technique to the scalenes is effective in increasing lung FVC,` but not FEVI. MET and HVT
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2011
- Date Submitted
- 22.1.2013 16:23:36
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15302
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- MET; Pulmonary function.
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Thompson, C, “Muscle energy technique (MET) to the scalene muscles and its effect on lung function.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.osteopathicresearch.org/s/orw/item/763