The AAO Journal, 1998/06, 8(2):37-39, type of study: ,art,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

article [2634]
diaphragm [99]
injury [113]
OMT [3925]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3946]
solar plexus [2]
sports [158]

Abstract:

Diaphragmatic spasms due to a blow to the upper abdomen while not on guard have been troublesome to athletes because the athlete is momentarily unable to catch his breath and feels as if he is in danger of death. An old technique used by osteopathic physicians for improving diaphragmatic efficiency and function has been employed by the authors to provide relief from the muscle spasm once the breathing resumed. All responses were favorable and the technique warrants further trial and investigation. A review of current sports medicine textbooks and a medline search reveals presently no new information, other than a variety of positioning techniques, coupled with reassurance and breathing observation are now commonly employed.