What is the history of manual lymphatic drainage?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage was pioneered by Danish Drs. Emil Vodder and Estrid Vodder in the 1930s for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and other immune disorders. While working on the French Riviera treating patients with chronic colds, the Vodders noticed these patients had swollen lymph nodes.
What is manual lymph drainage (MLD)?
Manual Lymph drainage (MLD), is a technique developed by the Vodders (Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife, Estrid) in 1936 in Paris for treatment of swollen lymph nodes[1]. Lymphatic diseases, especially lymphedema, represent a serious problem in the health community[2].
What are the benefits of manual lymph drainage?
As manual lymph drainage also assists with stimulating the parasympathetic response in the body, it’s beneficial in situations where the nervous system has been compromised, such as with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Individuals can benefit from general stress reduction, detoxification and enhanced immune function.
When is lymphatic drainage massage not recommended?
There are some conditions and circumstances where lymphatic drainage massage is not recommended: You have a heart condition. You have kidney failure. You have blood clots. You have an infection. Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re concerned your physical health might be affected by lymphatic drainage massage.
What is venous flow during manual lymphatic drainage?
Venous flow during manual lymphatic drainage applied to different regions of the lower extremity in people with and without chronic venous insufficiency: a cross-sectional study.Physiotherapy. 2016 Feb 1. pii: S0031-9406 (16)00023-7. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lymphoedema Framework.
What does a lymphatic drainage massage therapist do?
A massage therapist uses lymphatic drainage massage techniques to move lymph from your tissues to your lymph nodes, which eases the swelling in your tissues. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy