Unpublished MSc thesis, Victoria University, 2003/01, 22, type of study: ,ppt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

asthma [62]
forced expiratory volume [4]
forced vital capacity [3]
lung function [18]
lymphatic pump technique [43]
pilot study [216]
pretest posttest design [241]

Abstract:

This study investigated the effect of lymphatic pump administration on lung function, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV) and forced vital capacity (FVC) outcomes, in 15 subjects with asthma and 15 subjects without asthma. All 30 subjects performed spirometry testing, followed by the single application of a lymphatic pump technique to the upper chest. Spirometry measurements were again taken immediately after this technique, and then ten and twenty minutes thereafter. No significant changes in FEV or FVC were observed when comparing pre and post treatment measures between asthmatic and non-asthmatic subjects. The application of the lymphatic pump technique was not shown to be beneficial in improving short term lung functions in people with or without asthma. This minor thesis was written by a post-graduate student as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.