4. Lymphatic System - Pt 2 Flashcards
purpose of lymphatic OMT
improve functional capacity of the lymphatic system
maintenance of body fluid balance, purification/cleansing of tissues, enhancement of immune response, and improve tissue nutrition
What is the goal of OMT for the lymphatic system?
balanced, well-functioning system without edema
remove impediments to lymph flow, enhance mechanisms involved in respiratory/circulatory homeostasis, extrinsically augment flow of lymph and other immune system elements, further mobilize lymph fluids from local tissues that need decongesting
indications for lymphatic OMT
- lymphatic congestion (edema w/ or w/o pain)
- mild CHF
- upper or lower respiratory infection
- asthma/COPD
- ligamentous sprains or muscular strains
- acute somatic dysfunction
- pregnancy
chronic condxn should be approoached w/ caution*
What are the absolute contraindications for lymphatic OMT?
anuria (need kidney functioning to process extrafluid)
necrotizing fasciitis (in tx area)
inability to tolerate tx
refuses tx
What are relative contraindications for lymphatic OMT?
Describe the risk-to-benefit ratio.
Describe the principles of diagnosis from a lymphatics approach.
- Evaluate risk-benefit ratio.
- Evaluate fascial patterns of Zink (tells you fascial restricton patterns).
- Evaluate diaphragm/fascia.
- Evaluate for SD.
- Evaluate for tissue congestion.
What is the difference between common compensatory vs. uncommon compensatory?
- common compensatory: alternating L/R/L/R or R/L/R/L
- uncommon compensatory: other
Name the 4 transverse restrictors.
- tentorium cerebelli
- thoracic inlet
- thoracolumbar diaphragm
- pelvic diaphragm
What are the 4 transition zones of the spine?
- OA, C1, C2
- C7, T1
- T12, L1
- L5, sacrum
What is the sequence of lymphatic treatment?
- open pathways to remove restriction to low
- maximize diaphragmatic functions
- increase pressure differentials or transmit motion
- mobilize targeted tissue fluids
