The Effect of the Release of the Intrathoracic Fascia on Thoracic Rotation Mobility

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Thoracic; Fascia; Inflammation; Rotation
• Interventions: Other: Measuring thoracic rotation mobility

• Registration Number: NCT04411095
• Lead Sponsor: International Academy of Osteopathy

Brief Summary

Testing the effect of a specific stretch technique versus sham treatment, to objectify the influence of that specific technique on thoracic rotation mobility.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-02-28
• Primary Completion: 2020-04-01
• Study Completion: 2020-04-01
• Study First Submitted: 2020-04-22
• Status Verified: 2020-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-05-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-05-27
• Study First Posted: 2020-06-02
• Last Update Posted: 2020-06-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects between the age of 18 and 65
• Both men and women

Exclusion Criteria

• Structural disease of cervical or/and thoracic spine and/or head and/or thorax
• Acute mobility restriction of cervical and/or thoracic spine
• Acute and/or intense pain
• A history of trauma and/or operation on cervical and/or thoracic spine
• Treatment for cancer like chemo or radiation
• Baby's and children
• Elderly people

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Stretching of intrathoracic fascia	Measuring thoracic rotation mobility	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.
Test without stretching	Measuring thoracic rotation mobility	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.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in thoracic rotation mobility	Before and immediately after the test	Change from baseline rotation, left and right, to rotation immediately after the test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Practice for fysiotherapy and osteopathy; 🇧🇪 Scherpenheuvel, Vlaams-brabant, Belgium