What is the order of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) lymphatic techniques?

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From the Research

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Lymphatic Techniques

The order of OMM lymphatic techniques is not explicitly stated in the provided studies. However, the techniques used in various studies can be listed as follows:

• Myofascial thoracic outlet release 1
• Doming of the diaphragm 1
• Pelvic diaphragm release 1
• Popliteal release 1
• Pedal pump (2-3 minutes of continuous pump) 1
• Thoracic pump 2
• Abdominal pump 2

Application of OMM Lymphatic Techniques

These techniques are applied in a specific sequence to improve lymphatic flow, as seen in the study by 1, which used a protocol including myofascial thoracic outlet release, doming of the diaphragm, pelvic diaphragm release, popliteal release, and pedal pump. The study by 2 used the thoracic pump and abdominal pump techniques to increase lymphatic flow in the thoracic duct.

Effects of OMM Lymphatic Techniques

The effects of these techniques include:

• Increased lymphatic flow in the thoracic duct 2
• Reduced edema 1
• Improved wound healing rates 1
• Enhanced immune function 3, 4
• Increased cardiac output and heart rate during physical activity 2