Is lymphatic drainage massage real?
Lymph drainage massage has become a popular form of massage due to its potential health benefits. This specialized approach focuses on the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. This type of massage aims to help the body maintain proper blood circulation, body fluid balance, and immune functions.
What is decongestive lymphatic therapy?
Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) is a noninvasive treatment for lymphedema. The therapy includes a variety of techniques, including manual lymphatic drainage, compression, exercise and skin care.
Is self lymphatic drainage safe?
Are there any risks associated with lymphatic drainage massage? Generally speaking, lymphatic drainage massage is a safe treatment to relieve lymphedema. There are some conditions and circumstances where lymphatic drainage massage is not recommended: You have a heart condition.
How effective is decongestive lymphatic therapy?
In summary, there is some evidence (grade B) that decongestive treatments effectively reduce lymphedema in women with early BCRL (i.e. duration of <12 months or a mean of nine months), whether provided as CDT or compression bandaging with or without MLD (see Table 9).
What does Dr Vodder manual lymphatic drainage ( MLD ) do?
The Dr Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Technique This is a gentle, non-invasive manual technique that has a powerful effect on the body. Research in Australia, Europe and North America has proven its efficacy as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies.
What was the purpose of the Dr Vodder technique?
The Dr Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Technique. Developed in France in 1932 by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid Vodder. MLD has grown to be the internationally most well known manual technique to assist lymph flow, aid in drainage of tissues and reduce swelling (oedema).
What kind of applications can Vodder drainage be used for?
We not only teach the basic Vodder techniques but also a range of advanced techniques that enable you to apply MLD to orthopedic, burn, edema, dermatological and other applications.
What does Dr Vodder do for chain lymph nodes?
Dr. Vodder calls this “clearing the chain lymph nodes down to the terminus”. For MLD to be effective, use of the proper specialist technique and adaptation of the length of individual therapy sessions to meet the needs of the pathology concerned are essential.