OMM

Question 1

Why is treating lymphedema frustrating?

Answer 1

takes time to treat

Question 2

What are the causes of lymphedema? (5)

Answer 2

1. Genetically sparse lymph nodes
2. Damaged lymph nodes
3. Surgical resection
4. Tissue damage
5. Lymphatic compartmentalization

Question 3

What are the three objectives of treating lymph edema?

Answer 3

Promote terminal lymph drainage

Promote regional lymph drainage

Treat soft tissue strains

Question 4

What are the three “effects” of treating lymphedema with OMM?

Answer 4

1. Balances body
2. Augments the R/C model
3. Allows free flow of fluids

Question 5

What are the three factors that affect how you treat lymphedema?

Answer 5

1. Overall fluid load
2. co-morbidity
3. Area to drain

Question 6

Generally, you treat how?

Answer 6

From the thoracic inlet down, and centrally to distally

Question 7

What is the order of the treating with OMM for lymphedema?

Answer 7

1. open thoracic inlet
2. Thoracic spine and ribs
3. TL junction
4. UE
5. Lumbar spine
6. pelvis
7. Sacrum
8. LE
9. thighs
10. Lymphatic pumping

Question 8

What is the cause of lymphatic compartmentalization?

Answer 8

soft tissue strains