ISSN: 2640-2734
Authors: Morais Sanchez EG, Silva DO and Sanchez HM*
The respiratory tract is of great importance due to integrated functions of various systems, which allow gas exchange and the arrival of oxygen to the muscles. The aim of this study was to evaluate the respiratory pressure after acupuncture technique in the rib cage. Was a randomized study with 20 volunteers, age 18-25 years, divided into two groups 10 men and 10 women. The two groups were subjected to evaluation of the manometer respiratory pressures which were taken before and after treatment, physical therapy, which was used in costal acupuncture in one session of 10 minutes, during this time were made movements of rotation of the needle 5 in first minutes after application, the fifth and tenth minutes minutes after application, and then the needle was withdrawn the patient returned to the starting position, sitting where the measures were repeated maximal respiratory pressures. The values of maximal respiratory pressures (MIP and MEP) in men before and after the intervention period showed significant changes (p <0.05). In women, the values maximal respiratory pressures (MIP and MEP) showed statistically significant differences after the intervention period (p <0.05), comparing men and women MIP before and after the intervention period, no statistically significant , since the MEP before and there was no statistical significance after the intervention period was statistically significant in PE between men and women. Whereas p <0.05. The results of this study show statistically significant differences, since these were obtained due to the low number of patients this study can serve as props for other jobs.
Keywords: Respiratory Pressures; Acupuncture; Manometer; Diaphragm; Pressure Changes
