Chest and Neck Mobilization Effects on Spirometric Responses in Healthy Subjects

ObjectivesIn this observational study, we evaluated the effects of chest and neck mobilization on spirometric parameters in healthy subjects.MethodsWe conducted an observational, quantitative, and experimental study in a sample of 100 healthy subjects. We evaluated spirometric parameters before and after pompage mobilization techniques. Three techniques were used, and each technique was performed 6 times.ResultsForced vital capacity (3.4 ± 0.1 L vs 3.5 ± 0.1 L), forced expiratory volume at the first second (3.2 ± 0.09 L vs 3.3 ± 0.09 L), and peak expiratory flow (6.4 ± 0.27 L/s vs 6.6 ± 0.25 L/s) were significantly increased after mobilization (P < .0001), whereas Tiffeneau index (94% ± 1% vs 6% ± 0.2%) was decreased (P < .0001).ConclusionChest and neck mobilization techniques used in this study improved spirometric parameters in a group of young and healthy subjects.