The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · May 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialImmediate effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has long been advocated for patients with respiratory disorders, but little definitive evidence exists to support its use in this population. ⋯ Results suggest an overall worsening of air trapping during the 30 minutes immediately following one multitechnique OMT session relative to the sham group.