Testing the effect of a specific stretch technique versus sham treatment, to objectify the influence of that specific technique on thoracic rotation mobility.
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 Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
22
Measuring the thoracic rotation mobility with a goniometer, from a standardized position
Practice for fysiotherapy and osteopathy
Scherpenheuvel, Vlaams-brabant, Belgium
Change in thoracic rotation mobility
Change from baseline rotation, left and right, to rotation immediately after the test
Time frame: Before and immediately after the test
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