Editorial Type:
Article Category: Case Report
| Online Publication Date: 14 Mar 2023
A Case Study of Postural Imbalance with Lymphatic Congestion Which Responded to OMT
A Case Study of Postural Imbalance with Lymphatic Congestion Which Responded to OMT
DO, FAAO
Page Range: 8 – 13
This case report covers a nonagenarian who was in otherwise good health before a significant ankle fracture that required surgery and a prolonged rehabilitation due to the trauma, surgery and colitis. She developed or exacerbated a postural imbalance due to deconditioning, unequal leg length due to immobilization, and shoulder pain due to the use of a walker. This case report also covers the osteopathic manipulative treatments used.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Corresponding Author Wesley C. Lockhart, DO, FAAO, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of OMM, Room #1118, 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014, Phone: 702-777-3234, Email: wlockhar3@touro.edu