Experimental Biology and Medicine

Lymph stasis can result in edema and the accumulation of particulate matter, exudates, toxins and bacteria in tissue interstitial fluid, leading to inflammation, impaired immune cell trafficking, tissue hypoxia, tissue fibrosis and a variety of diseases. Previously, it was demonstrated that osteopathic lymphatic pump techniques significantly increased thoracic and intestinal duct lymph flow. The purpose of this study was to determine if LPT would mobilize inflammatory mediators into the lymphatic circulation.

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Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Spinal manipulative therapy has been reported to successfully treat hypertension. The purpose of this study was to perform a qualitative literature review on the efficacy of SMT for treating HTN.

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The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common peripheral nerve entrapment disorders. Osteopathic manipulative medicine can be invaluable in diagnosing and managing CTS.

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Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

Acute low back pain may limit mobility and impose functional limitations in active duty military personnel. Although some manual therapies have been reported effective for ALBP in military personnel, there have been no published randomized controlled trials of osteopathic manipulative treatment in the military. Furthermore, current military ALBP guidelines do not specifically include OMT.

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