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Revista de investigación e innovación en ciencias de la salud
On-line version ISSN 2665-2056
Abstract
RIVERA CAPACHO, Eliana; RANGEL NAVIA, Heriberto José and ESPINOSA CALDERON, Jennifer. Phenomenical Analysis of the Functional Neuromuscular Technique as a Treatment for OSA. Rev. Investig. Innov. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2020, vol.2, n.1, pp.56-81. Epub July 28, 2021. ISSN 2665-2056. https://doi.org/10.46634/riics.45.
Introduction:
The objective of this study is to reveal if the Functional Neuromuscular technique (In Spanish: NMF) can be considered as a treatment option for OSA. Additionally, this paper seeks to assess if the aforementioned is derived from, a portion of or if it is complemented by Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT).
Methods:
Husserl’s transcendental phenomenology is the methodological approach that was adopted for this study, following the path to its development: epoché, phenomenological transcendental reduction and synthesis. The actual content was obtained through two semi-structured interviews applied to a key informant who met the preconceived inclusion criteria.
Results:
In the first stage 10 noesis and 266 noems , which were related to each other, were identified; in the phase of transcendental reduction, the noesis were reduced to 5 and the noems to 14.
Analysis and discussion:
The Chiavaro Method as a phenomenon is composed of three dimensions: (a) Systemic Approach, (b) Functional Neuromuscular Technique and (c) Respiratory Technique. The priority of the NMF phenomenon is the explanation of the alteration within the systemic approach based on the Function-Structure-Function logic, ergo the OSA is considered a manifestation of these relationships and as such it is classified as adaptation or as a function in dysfunction.
Conclusions:
The NMF technique is a part of neurorehabilitation whilst OMT for the intervention of OSA is subscribed to the physiology of exercise.
Keywords : Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA); functional neuromuscular technique; orofacial myofunctional therapy; speech and language pathology.