Variations of HRV and skin conductance reveal the influence of CV4 and Rib Raising techniques on autonomic balance: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether Fourth Ventricle Compression Technique (CV4) and Rib Raising (RR) osteopathic techniques influence Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) activity, as measured by Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Skin Conductance (SC).

Method: A randomized-controlled clinical trial has been performed from June 2010 to January 2011. 32 healthy adults (33.