Publications by authors named "Michel Gombert"
Chiropr Man Therap
July 2018
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated how spinal manipulative treatment (SMT) affects cardiovascular responses, like heart rate variability and blood pressure, in patients with acute back pain, expecting SMT to boost parasympathetic control.
- - Twenty-two patients were split into two groups: one received actual SMT, while the other received a sham treatment. Data on heart rate and blood pressure were collected before and after treatment over a week, alongside pain level assessments using a numeric pain scale (NPS).
- - Results indicated that SMT improved certain heart rate metrics compared to sham treatment, suggesting enhanced parasympathetic activity, but both groups saw similar reductions in pain levels over time, with no significant differences in blood pressure responses.
