Do manual therapy techniques relieve dysfunction of the diaphragm in people with obstructive lung disease?
Obstructive Lung Disease (OLD) is a category of lung conditions characterized by airway obstruction, such as asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). OLD often leads to dysfunction of the diaphragm, but it is uncertain whether manual therapy techniques that focus on the zone of apposition (ΖΟΑ) of the diaphragm are effective. Previous systematic reviews have examined the effectiveness of manual therapy on … Continue reading Do manual therapy techniques relieve dysfunction of the diaphragm in people with obstructive lung disease?