LAB: lymphatics

Question 1

What are the principles of diagnosis in lymphatics?

Answer 1

1. Evaluate the central myofascial pathways
2. evaluate the fluid pumps (thoracic inlet, thoracic diaphragm, pelvic diaphragm)
3. Evaluate peripheral/regional pathways

Question 2

What are the principles of treatment in lymphatics?

Answer 2

1. Open pathways to remove restriction to flow
2. maximize diaphragmatic functions
3. increase pressure differentiates or transmit motion
4. mobilize targeted tissue fluids

Question 3

What are the 4 regions of the myofascial pathways?

Answer 3

craniocervical
cervicothoracic
thoracolumbar
lumbosacral

Question 4

What are compensated patterns?

Answer 4

May contribute to lymphatic flow

L/R/L/R
R/L/R/L

Question 5

What is the FIRST lymphatic treatment that you should do every time?

Answer 5

Thoracic inlet

Question 6

What are the two fluid pumps that are present in the body

Answer 6

thoracic and pelvic

Question 7

______ induces a stroking force distally to proximally

Answer 7

Effleurage

Question 8

______ induces a kneading/twsting force distally to proximally

Answer 8

Petrissage

Question 9

What are indications for lymphatic OS treatment?

Answer 9

Acute SD 
Sprains and strains 
Edema, tissue congestion, lymphatic venous stasis, 
pregnancy 
infection 
inflammation

Question 10

What are contraindications for lymphatic OS treatment>

Answer 10

anuria, necrotizing fasciitis 
malignancy 
fracture and dislocation 
certain infections 
certain circulatory disorders

Question 11

What is the normal size of a LN>

Answer 11

Pea sized

Question 12

What is a normal shape of a LN?

Answer 12

Round

Question 13

What is the normal consistency of a LN

Answer 13

spongy