Osteopathic manipulative medicine lymphatic drainage techniques for venous insufficiency and peripheral arterial disease: a review.
Iya Agha, Lyudmyla Susla, Elizabeth Ryder et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) lymphatic drainage techniques in patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The review included five studies, revealing potential improvements in various outcomes such as endothelial function and wound surface area. However, the small sample sizes and methodological differences limit the findings' generalizability.
Key findings
- Improvements in endothelial function and ankle-brachial index were noted in studies involving OMM techniques.
- Wound surface area and leg volume showed positive changes following OMM lymphatic drainage interventions.
- The review included one randomized controlled trial and one pilot case-control trial among others.
Why it matters
Chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral arterial disease are prevalent conditions with significant morbidity. Understanding complementary therapies like OMM lymphatic drainage could enhance patient outcomes and provide additional options for managing these complex conditions.
What to keep in mind
The studies included were limited by small sample sizes and heterogeneous methodologies.