Yao, S., Hassani, J., Gagne, M., George, G., Gilliar, W. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as a Useful Adjunctive Tool for Pneumonia. J. Vis. Exp. (87), e50687, doi:10.3791/50687 (2014).

Story Source, Full Text Article and Video

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Summary

Pneumonia is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the U.S. Osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT) may be utilized as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of pneumonia to enhance biomechanical and immune function; and ultimately, to reduce hospital stay, duration of antibiotics, incidence of respiratory failure, and mortality. In this video-article, we will review randomized controlled studies on the use of OMT in pneumonia patients, as well as demonstrate specific hands-on techniques that are routinely practiced by osteopathic physicians when treating pulmonary infections.
Video:

0:05 Title
2:33 Muscle Energy to Rib 1 – Exhalation Dysfunction
4:28 Muscle Energy to Rib 1 – Inhalation Dysfunction
6:13 Doming the Thoracic Diaphragm
7:43 Seated Rib Raising
9:43 Thoracic Pump with Respiratory Assist
11:12 Results: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: Randomized Controlled Trials
12:04 Conclusion