Lymphatic pump
The lymphatic pump is a method of manipulation used by physicians who practice manual medicine (primarily osteopathic physicians).[citation needed]
Manual lymphatic drainage techniques remain a clinical art founded upon hypotheses, theory, and preliminary evidence.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The term lymphatic pump was invented by Earl Miller, D.O. to describe what was formerly known in osteopathic medicine as the thoracic pump technique.[2]
Technique
[edit | edit source]The technique is applied to a person lying down by holding their ankle and applying gentle pressure repeatedly using the leg as a "lever" to rock the pelvis.[3]
Relative contraindications
[edit | edit source]While no firmly established absolute contraindications exist for lymphatic techniques, the following cases are examples of relative contraindications: bone fractures, bacterial infections with fever, abscesses, and cancer.[4]
References
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