Gentle touch + breathing drills show promise for kids with muscle disease

This study tested whether adding manual therapy (hands-on techniques) to standard breathing exercises helps children with neuromuscular disease. Twenty-eight children participated; one group did only conventional physiotherapy, while the other also received manual therapy three days a week and breathing training twice daily for six weeks. Researchers measured lung function, muscle strength, fatigue, posture, and trunk control to see if the combined approach offered extra benefits.