What are the indications for manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Indications include: Skin Conditions (Acne, Rosacea, Facial Erythrosis, Telangiectasia, Facial Edema, Hematomas, Chronic Eczema, Scars, Keloids, Stretch Marks, Burns) Allergies, Chronic Rhinitis or Sinusitis.

What is manual lymphatic drainage?

The main goal of manual lymph drainage, or “lymphatic drainage” is to improve upon or restore a drainage and transport system that is impaired or slowed down.

What is the Order of lymphatic drainage?

The lymphatic drainage starts centrally and proximally with treatments usually starting around the neck. Functional and healthy lymph nodes are treated first, followed by proximal and contralateral areas and then ipsilateral and lymphoedematus areas.

Can Manual lymph drainage cause sepsis?

The germs could be spread by the manual lymph drainage, with resulting blood poisoning (sepsis). Condition stated above must not be treated with manual lymph drainage. The skin is stretched in specific directions using hand movements to promote variations in interstitial pressure without the use of oils.

Why manual lymph drainage is not recommended?

This is often the case with manual lymph drainage because, unfortunately, medical studies give little attention to lymphology. Furthermore, over a fairly long treatment, new problems might arise that the physician could not have diagnosed at the time of the prescription.

When is manual lymph drainage indicated in the treatment of lipedema?

Manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapy can be successfully applied, particularly with the following diagnoses: Lipedema (and combined forms such as lipo-lymphedema) and benign symmetrical lipomatosis (Madelung’s syndrome)

What is the history of manual lymph drainage?

Manual Lymph Drainage History (MLD®) The original method of Manual Lymph Drainage was developed by Emil Vodder PhD and his wife, Estrid Vodder, ND in the 1930’s. Emil Vodder was born in Copenhagen on February 20, 1896.