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Bird Flu Survival Tied to Hands-on Therapy
Posted on: Friday, 10 October 2008, 12:10 CDT 
Chances of surviving a deadly avian flu pandemic would likely increase with hands-on therapy, even without antiviral drugs, a U.S. health newsletter says. 
Integrative manual therapy in the area of the spleen and liver, for instance, would help fluid, blood and lymph flow appropriately, significantly boosting people's immune systems and helping them endure the feared pandemic, The Burnham Review said. 
The avian H5N1 flu -- spreading from birds to other animals and people in Asia, Europe and Africa -- has claimed at least 245 human lives, the Geneva-based World Health Organization says. 

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Healthy young adults are at greatest risk, the WHO says. 
Epidemiologists are afraid the next time the virus mutates, it could pass from human to human, resulting in a pandemic that could kill 60 percent of the people who catch it. 
The precedent that experts fear is the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, which killed an estimated 100 million people worldwide -- often healthy young adults, The Burnham Review said. 
The review said flu patients back then who received manipulative therapy had a 0.25 percent mortality rate, compared to a 6 percent U.S. average. 
"The results are striking," Editor Kimberly Burnham told United Press International. 
"Some gentle manipulative therapy resulted in a dramatic difference in mortality," said Burnham, who has a doctorate in integrative medicine from Westbrook University. 
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Julie Gerberding calls an avian flu pandemic "the most important (health) threat that we are facing right now."

Source: United Press International

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abcdefg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: September 19 2008 Status: Offline Points: 578	Post Options Post Reply Quote abcdefg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What do make of this? Can anyone explain why Posted: October 10 2008 at 8:37pm
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	hi.... here it is.... Manual Therapy .......................... encompasses the treatment of health ailments of various etiologies through 'hands-on', physical intervention. Physical treatments includes massage, soft tissue mobilization, various connective tissue techniques, myofascial release, craniosacral techniques, mobilization of joints, joint manipulation, mobilization of neural tissue, visceral mobilization, and strain and counterstrain. ...A consensus study of US chiropractors [1] defined manual therapy as "Procedures by which the hands directly contact the body to treat the articulations and/or soft tissues." ...Styles of manual therapy There are many different styles of manual therapy. It is a fundamental feature of ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and some forms of New Age alternative medicine as well as being used by mainstream medical practitioners. In one form or another it is probably as old as human culture itself and is a feature to some degree of therapeutic interactions in traditional cultures around the world. It may rely partially upon the placebo effect and can be effective in providing both short and long term relief. Different forms of manipulative therapy are available to choose from: * Acupressure * Anma * Body work * Bone setting * Bowen Technique * Dorn method * Joint manipulation * Joint mobilization * Spinal manipulation * Spinal mobilization * Manual Chelation Therapy * Massage therapy * Manual lymphatic drainage * Manual Pattern Recognition * Matrix Energetics * Medical acupuncture * Muscle Energy Technique * Myofascial Release (MFR) * Naprapathy * NeuroFascial Process * Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy * Osteopathic medicine * Reflex Point Therapy * Rolfing * Seitai * Sotai * Shiatsu * Sports Massage Therapy * Traction * Tui na * Zheng Gu or Chinese bone setting See also * Acupuncture * AMTA * Body Psychotherapy * Chiropractic * Osteopathy * Physical Therapy * Qigong source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipulative_therapy

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 10 2008 at 9:05pm
	. Can anyone explain why ............................................................................ It goes by many names...healing touch He survived because of excellent nursing by his sister, mother, brother.... One of my family in the Rev. war was nursed for a long time by his brother who traveled to the hospital he was in. they mention above... gentle manipulative therapy and Integrative manual therapy in the area of the spleen and liver, for instance, would help fluid, blood and lymph flow appropriately, significantly boosting people's immune systems and helping them endure the feared pandemic, The Burnham Review said. sounds like efflurage? Like the backrubs they do in Hospital. Usually from the neck to the hips. It is excellent for relaxation.

TheBurnhamReview Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: October 12 2008 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote TheBurnhamReview Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 12 2008 at 8:44am
	This was reported earlier this year in The Burnham Review, a twice monthly newsletter on evidence of benefit of manual therapies, including Integrative Manual Therapy, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Massage Spleen and Liver Manipulations Whiting studied the use of splenic and liver pumps in a group of patients (N = 22), finding that 20 (91%) of the patients had an increase of about 15% in their phagocytic index [the average number of bacteria ingested by each phagocyte after a mixture of blood and bacteria are incubated]. Whiting CA: Investigations of the phagocytic index [reprint].In 1916 Yearbook of the Academy of Applied Osteopathy. Carmel, CA: Academy of Applied Osteopathy; 1955:107-109. Castlio and Ferris-Swift described changes induced by splenic manipulation in asymptomatic subjects. Using a technique that consisted of applying alternating compressions to the spleen for 1½ to 5 minutes at a rate of 21 compressions per minute, they reported an increase in leukocyte count in 80% of the cases studied, with a decrease in erythrocyte count in 75% of the cases. Castilio Y, Ferris-Swift L: Effects of splenic stimulation in normal individuals on the actual and differential blood cell count, and the opsonic index [reprint].In 1932 Yearbook of the Academy of Applied Osteopathy. Carmel, CA: Academy of Applied Osteopathy; 1955:111-120. ; Castilio Y, Ferris-Swift L: effect of direct splenic stimulation on the cells and the antibody content of the blood stream in acute infections diseases [reprint].In 1934 Yearbook of the Academy of Applied Osteopathy. Carmel, CA: Academy of Applied Osteopathy; 1955:121-138. ; Ferris-Swift L: The effects of indirect splenic treatment in normal individuals. JAOA 1936, 35:225-229. Leukocyte Count They concluded that the increased leukocyte count was the result of "contraction of the spleen and expulsion of its contained leukocytes," and that the decreased erythrocyte count was due to increased destruction of red blood cells by the spleen. "Castlio and Ferris-Swift’s work is still cited as evidence that the splenic pump technique is beneficial. In a 2005 follow up study, researchers noted, "consistent with Castlio and Ferris-Swift's original conclusions, there was a statistically significant rise in the mean leukocyte counts, a decrease in the mean erythrocyte counts, no change in the leukocyte differentials, and an increase in the opsonic index following splenic pump treatment.". Noll, D. R. and J. C. Johnson (2005). "Revisiting Castlio and Ferris-Swift's experiments testing the effects of splenic pump in normal individuals." International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 8(4 Dec): 124-130 [Abstract] www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B7RM5-4HVF259-6&_user=10&_coverDate=12%2F31%2F2005&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=c5c63355589fcf747e5780b0b83642fd. Lymph Drainage Using an animal model, this study showed that lymphatic techniques enhanced lymph flow compared to the resting state, and increased both the number of T and B lymphocytes present in the lymph and the flux of T and B cells." Bearden, M., L. M. Hodge, et al. (2007). "Lymphatic pump treatment increases T and B lymphocytes in thoracic duct lymph." [Abstract] www.hsc.unt.edu/RAD/abstracts/viewabstract.cfm?ID=904. In summary, enhanced mobilization and lymphatic transport of immune cells during abdominal compression is likely an important mechanism responsible for the increased immune responses of patients treated with hands-on lymphatic system technqieus. (Hodge,2007) and (Paul,1986). Hodge, L. M., H. H. King, et al. (2007). "Abdominal lymphatic pump treatment increases leukocytes count and flux in thoracic duct lymph." Univ of North Texas Health Science Center Research Appreciation Day [Abstract] www.hsc.unt.edu/RAD/abstracts/viewabstract.cfm?ID=904.; Paul, R. T., R. J. Stomel, et al. (1986). "Interferon levels in human subjects throughout a 24-hour period following thoracic lymphatic pump manipulation." J Am Osteopath Assoc 86(2): 92-5. [no abstract] Manual Therapist Be Prepared Steps to be prepared for an avian flu epidemic as outlined by a physician. (Hruby,2007). Hruby, R. J. and K. N. Hoffman (2007). "Avian influenza: an osteopathic component to treatment." Osteopath Med Prim Care 1: 10 [Full Text] www.om-pc.com/content/1/1/10. "1. Understand how to recognize the clinical characteristics of the avian influenza infection. 2. Have a preparedness plan for the treatment of patients with avian influenza infection. 3. Be able to perform the OMT [manual therapy] procedures that could have a beneficial effect on the patient with avian influenza." from The Burnham Review www.TheBurnhamReview.com under Infectious Disorders

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	hi...the post is interesting...verbiage is rather stiff edu speak.... please check here for visuals to explain techniques to laymen... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1939852 excerpt- Classical thoracic pump technique. The physician stands at the head of the supine patient, placing both hands on the thoracic wall with the thenar eminence of each hand just distal to the respective clavicle, and his/her fingers spreading out over the chest wall (Fig. 1). In the female patient it is important not to apply heavy pressure to the breast. However, gentle pressure can assist in lymph drainage of congested breasts. The physician induces a rhythmic pumping action by alternating pressure and release with the hands. The motion is generated through a slight extension/flexion of elbows, with forearm, wrist and hand acting as a fixed lever. The oscillatory force of the motion should come from the physician's whole body. The rate of the pumping should be approximately 110-120 times/minute. The patient continues to breathe normally during this treatment. The physician continues until a palpatory sense of increased soft tissue compliance, decreased tissue congestion, is attained. please see a photo of correct technique here http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1939852&rendertype=figure&id=F1

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	Now if one can't be comfortable with a man/woman... not emotionally connected to, pressing on the chest 120 times a minute... with force of the motion should come from the physician's whole body. People can do it themselves according to my Doc. My childs Pediatrician told me that I could pat the front and back of her chest if she was ill and I would not have to worry about infection. By gosh we never did worry. At a youing age about 4yrs she did it herself. Anyone (ask Doc about little ones and elderly etc...) can cup the hand and with medium force...no need to pound...pat the back for another person. And you can cup your own hand and do the front. My parents use a swedish massage vibrator slipped on the hand and just hold it on the chest front and back. I have one with 4 legs..it comes in color and lights up, kids like them. They cost about 10.00 Wow..no need for us to hire a Doc... :) we do it often at the first we feel a cold going to the chest. We also use vicks and Triaminic menthol patches/ less mess.