Effect of Osteopathic Lymphatic Treatment on Plasma Volume, Protein Concentration and Albumin Concentration.

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences15 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this project is to see how much an osteopathic lymphatic treatment (OLT) causes an increase in plasma volume, total plasma protein concentration, and albumin concentration. This is an important step in understanding the effects of OLT, specifically its effects on fluid in the body. The primary role of the lymph system is the return of fluid and proteins lost from the blood vessels. Despite this, no research has been done to see what effects an OLT has on fluid and protein levels in the blood.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy Volunteers

Interventions

OLT maneuverOTHER

direct myofascial release for the thoracic inlet for 30 seconds, supine rib raising for 1 minute on each side of the body, thoracic pumping for one minute, thoracic vacuum for 30 seconds, doming of the abdominal diaphragm for 30 seconds, abdominal pumping for 1 minute, pedal pumping for 1 minute, a second thoracic pump for 1 minute, a second thoracic vacuum for 30 seconds, and a final direct myofascial release for the thoracic inlet lasting 30 seconds

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Normal, healthy volunteers * Males * Age 20 to 40 years Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiovascular, kidney, or liver disease. * Cannot have taken medication or drugs or have been ill at the time of the study or for two weeks prior.

Effect of Osteopathic Lymphatic Treatment on Plasma Volume, Protein Concentration and Albumin Concentration.

Overview

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