OMT: Muscle Energy - Ribs 1-12 (Inhalation Dysfunction; Respiratory Assist)

This particular video is intended as a demonstration of the principles of Muscle Energy treatment method applied to the Costal Cage, specifically for Ribs 1-12 Inhalation Dysfunctions utilizing respiratory assist treatment principles. It is not intended as a complete instructional video and should not be considered a source of complete OMT instruction. Instead, it should be treated as a supplement to independent learning using primary Osteopathic Manipulation instructional resources. Clinical skills are best learned and developed with support from faculty in the context of a complete Osteopathic Medical School Curriculum. Osteopathic Clinical Skills is a channel dedicated to discussing and exploring Osteopathic Clinical Skills concepts for medical students, residents, and clinicians and presenting them in an easy to understand manner. Attributions: Many thanks to the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC - TCOM) for permitting use of the Medical Education Training (MET) facilities and equipment during the production of this video. Additional thanks to the UNTHSC-TCOM learner and faculty volunteers who participated in this production and provided permission for the use of their image in this video.