Acta Medica Mediterranea, 2018/01, 34(2):431-436. doi: 10.19193/0393-6384_2018_2_68, type of study: ,ct,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

static baropodometry [1]
balance, posture [1]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3945]
OMT [3924]
autonomic respones [1]
ANS [464]
clinical trial [674]

Abstract:

Objective: With reference to OMT principles consistent mention is made of the capability of stimulating Autonomic Responses through both Ortho-and Para-Sympathetic channels. Several studies have been performed to demonstrate this kind of interaction. The purpose of this pilot study was twofold: 1) Compare different OMTs that supposedly interact either with Ortho-or Para-Sympathetic branches of the Autonomic System; 2) Ascertain whether there is a relationship between Autonomic Balance and Quiet Upright Stance Balance. Results: A Sample of 51 young healthy students underwent to a series of four assessment tests for both functions over a 5 hr period. Conclusion: The time plot of the main parameters afforded by the Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Instrumental Assessment and by the Romberg Test performed on a Force Platform actually confirmed that different OMTs challenge different Autonomic components and can achieve different responses in quiet upright stance balance control.