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  • Integrative Medicine
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Immunology

Background:

  • The lymphatic system is crucial for fluid balance and immune function.
  • Osteopathic principles emphasize the body's interconnectedness and self-healing capabilities.
  • Somatic dysfunctions can impede lymphatic flow and immune responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of the lymphatic system in health and disease from an osteopathic perspective.
  • To examine the evidence for osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in supporting lymphatic function.
  • To explore the application of osteopathic principles in immune system support.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of databases (Medline, PubMed, Ostmed-DR, Scopus) using keywords related to osteopathic manipulative medicine and the lymphatic system.
  • Review of current osteopathic textbook information.
  • Synthesis of evidence regarding OMT's impact on lymphatic function and immune response.

Main Results:

  • Osteopathic principles and OMT are suggested to restore, augment, or facilitate lymphatic fluid flow.
  • OMT may alleviate somatic dysfunctions that inhibit optimal lymphatic system function.
  • Evidence supports the application of OMT for certain conditions involving the lymphatic system.

Conclusions:

  • Osteopathic manipulative treatment shows potential in supporting lymphatic system function and immune responses.
  • Further prospective research is necessary to strengthen the evidence base for OMT in lymphatic health.
  • Osteopathic principles offer a framework for understanding and treating conditions affecting the lymphatic system.