Key result
The application of manual therapy influences the autonomic nervous system, modulating sympathetic and parasympathetic activity as evidenced by changes in heart rate variability.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the evidence on the application of manual therapy and its impact on the autonomic and visceral nervous system.
Does manual therapy modulate autonomic nervous system activity?
Systematic Review
Does manual therapy modulate autonomic nervous system activity?
Manual therapy appears to modulate the autonomic nervous system, potentially increasing parasympathetic activity and decreasing sympathetic activity.
Supports manual therapy to modulate ANS activity; extends physiotherapeutic options for autonomic regulation in cardiovascular care.
In the physiotherapeutic approach, the use of manual therapy (MT) is commonly used and its application allows the professional to obtain direct physiological or reflex reactions that regulate, normalise and balance the different osteoarticular, muscular, functional and organic alterations. The physiotherapeutic approach can have a great influence on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), through which physiotherapists can modulate ANS activity and improve function thanks to the application of different techniques. Evaluate the evidence after the application of manual therapy and its impact on the autonomic and visceral nervous system. Systematic review of studies showing the influence of manual therapy on ANS. In selecting the items, the criteria applied included the usefulness and relevance of the subject matter and the credibility or experience of the research study authors. The application of manual therapy does influence the ANS.
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Thompson et al. (2023) conducted a systematic review in Autonomic nervous system function. Manual therapy vs. Control was evaluated on Modulation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV). The application of manual therapy influences the autonomic nervous system, modulating sympathetic and parasympathetic activity as evidenced by changes in heart rate variability.
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