LAB: lymphatics Flashcards
What are the principles of diagnosis in lymphatics?
- Evaluate the central myofascial pathways
- evaluate the fluid pumps (thoracic inlet, thoracic diaphragm, pelvic diaphragm)
- Evaluate peripheral/regional pathways
What are the principles of treatment in lymphatics?
- Open pathways to remove restriction to flow
- maximize diaphragmatic functions
- increase pressure differentiates or transmit motion
- mobilize targeted tissue fluids
What are the 4 regions of the myofascial pathways?
craniocervical
cervicothoracic
thoracolumbar
lumbosacral
What are compensated patterns?
May contribute to lymphatic flow
L/R/L/R
R/L/R/L
What is the FIRST lymphatic treatment that you should do every time?
Thoracic inlet
What are the two fluid pumps that are present in the body
thoracic and pelvic
______ induces a stroking force distally to proximally
Effleurage
______ induces a kneading/twsting force distally to proximally
Petrissage
What are indications for lymphatic OS treatment?
Acute SD Sprains and strains Edema, tissue congestion, lymphatic venous stasis, pregnancy infection inflammation
What are contraindications for lymphatic OS treatment>
anuria, necrotizing fasciitis malignancy fracture and dislocation certain infections certain circulatory disorders
What is the normal size of a LN>
Pea sized
What is a normal shape of a LN?
Round
What is the normal consistency of a LN
spongy
