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Clinically significant lung function improvement for collegiate soccer players after OMT with restrictive ribcage motion correlated with Expanded Zink screen

By JOM Staff

07.15.26

This study was undertaken to build upon the work of J. Gordon Zink, DO, FAAO, by developing a novel screening examination (Expanded Zink screen) that can correlate with proper identification of somatic dysfunction, the area of greatest restriction (AGR), and effective treatment in soccer players, which would elevate the osteopathic profession and advance the field of medicine.