Effects of Manual Lymph Drainage of the Neck on EEG in Subjects with Psychological Stress

[Purpose] The present study investigated the effect of manual lymph drainage (MLD) of the neck on electroencephalography (EEG) in subjects with psychological stress. [Methods] Twenty-six subjects were randomly allocated to receive one 15-min session of either MLD or resting on a bed (control). [Resu...

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Published inJournal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 127 - 129
Main Authors Shim, Jung-Myo, Kim, Sung-Joong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.01.2014
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Electroencephalogram
Manual lymph drainage
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Psychological stress
Psychological stress
Electroencephalogram
Manual lymph drainage
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Summary:[Purpose] The present study investigated the effect of manual lymph drainage (MLD) of the neck on electroencephalography (EEG) in subjects with psychological stress. [Methods] Twenty-six subjects were randomly allocated to receive one 15-min session of either MLD or resting on a bed (control). [Results] Analysis of EEG in the MLD group showed a significant increase in relaxation, manifested as an increase in average absolute and relative delta and alpha activity. [Conclusion] It is suggested that MLD provides acute neural effects that increase relaxation in subjects with psychological stress.
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ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.26.127