Publication: Effects of lymphatic drainage therapy on autonomic nervous system responses in healthy subjects: A single blind randomized controlled trial
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2021-07-01
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15329283
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13608592
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Mahidol University
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Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Vol.27, (2021), 169-175
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Agsipa Honguten, Keerin Mekhora, Sopa Pichaiyongwongdee, Sirikarn Somprasong Effects of lymphatic drainage therapy on autonomic nervous system responses in healthy subjects: A single blind randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Vol.27, (2021), 169-175. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.03.019 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/77092
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Effects of lymphatic drainage therapy on autonomic nervous system responses in healthy subjects: A single blind randomized controlled trial
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Objectives: This study aimed to determine effects of lymphatic drainage therapy (LDT) on autonomic nervous system (ANS) responses by comparing including Hoffmann reflex (H reflex), heart rate variability (HRV), salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) and muscle tone (via straight leg raise (SLR)) in healthy participants. Methods: A single blind randomized controlled trial evaluating sixty-six healthy participants including 58 females and 8 males aged between 40 and 65 years. All participants were blinded and randomized to either experimental group (EXP: LDT) or control group (CT: rest). LDT was applied to participants 45 min in experimental group. The LDT is light movement applied by an experienced physical therapist, starting from neck, deep abdomen, and along to the leg. While for the control group, participants received 45 min supine on the treatment table. Tests for evaluating ANS such as Hoffmann reflex (H reflex), heart rate variability (HRV), salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) and straight leg raise (SLR) were assessed at pre and post intervention. Results: The findings demonstrated that H reflex decreased significantly after applying LDT; within and between groups (p < 0.05). Whereas, it increased significantly in control group. First tension (R1) indicated by participants during SLR significantly improved within both groups. However, there were no significant differences of HRV and sAA in either LDT or control groups. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that LDT decreased autonomic activity via decreased spinal reflex excitability and tension in healthy participants.