OMT and the Immune System

Question 1

For lymphatic techniques, what should you do and in what order?

Answer 1

1) open pathways (fascial techniques)
2) redome diaphragms
3) augment pumps
4) local lymph drainage

Question 2

In post-lymphatic treatment of pediatric patients, a ________ may occur.

Answer 2

Fever

Question 3

The ________ model focuses on sympathetic innervation of the immune system and focuses on stressors.

Answer 3

Neurological-autonomic

Question 4

The ________ model focuses on psychoneuroimmunology and physiology of pain and stress.

Answer 4

Behavioral-biopsychosocial

Question 5

Nitric oxide has ________ effects.

Answer 5

Vasodilatory

Question 6

The ________ model focuses on lymphatics and fascia and the roles they have in healing and immune function.

Answer 6

Respiratory-circulatory

Question 7

The ________ model is interconnected with all other models and considers facilitated segments, diaphragm function, vascular flow, mechanotransduction, etc.

Answer 7

Postural-biomechanical

Question 8

The ________ model focuses on diet, vitamins, hormones, and exercise and their role in immune function.

Answer 8

Metabolic-hormonal

Question 9

What types of OMT would be effective for immune enhancement?

Answer 9

Thoracic pump

Lymphatic pump

Thoracic inlet release

Pectoral traction

Effleurage

Spencer

Splenic and hepatic pumps