The role of breathing techniques and self-reported anxiety in osteopathy: A descriptive case study

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Supplementary material
Other Title
Authors
Thomsen, Luis
Author ORCID Profiles (clickable)
Degree
Master of Osteopathy
Grantor
Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Date
2023
Supervisors
Anderson, Helen
Friedlander, Tim
Type
Masters Thesis
Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori subject headings)
Keyword
anxiety management
breathing exercises
pain management
musculoskeletal pain
osteopathic medicine
Citation
Thomsen, L. (2023). The role of breathing techniques and self-reported anxiety in osteopathy: A descriptive case study (An unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Osteopathy) Unitec, Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6507
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION What is the role of breathing techniques in the osteopathic management of musculoskeletal pain, discomfort and self-reported anxiety that can be observed in an authentic case study? ABTRACT This thesis used a descriptive case study methodology and utilised qualitative methods such as interviews, observations and field notes. The findings highlighted the limited role breathing techniques played and also the importance of other factors such as exercise, osteopathic manipulative therapy, utilising other therapeutic practitioners, good sleep, mindfulness, and patient and osteopath rapport in this context.
Publisher
Link to ePress publication
DOI
Copyright holder
Author
Copyright notice
All rights reserved
Copyright license
Available online at