MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE Manual lymph drainage (MLD), when applied correctly by a trained and certified Vodder therapist is a gentle, slow rhythmic pumping hands-on movement over the skin in order to move congested lymph fluids. The MLD therapist must undergo intensive training in this technique. MLD is especially beneficial as a course of treatment two to five times per week for up to four weeks to achieve reduction in swelling. If the swelling in a limb is left untreated, stagnation of the fluid creates a medium for growth of bacteria that can cause infection.

Effects of Manual Lymph Drainage:

• Reduces pain an swelling
• Reduces formation of scar tissue due to burns, surgery, trauma
• Removes wastes, dyes, medications, post surgery debris, dust and allergens
• Helps to alleviate skin problems such as acne, rosacea and is excellent as an anti aging application
• Reduces dark circles and puffiness around the eyes
• Promotes recovery of:  chronic injuries, chronic sinusitis, carpel tunnel syndrome, whiplash, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia
• Immproves range of motion
• Breaks down fibrotic tissue
• Enhances the immune system
• Calms and de stress the nervous system

WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA?

• Lymphedema is a swelling caused by accumulation of protein rich fluid in the tissues as a result of damage to the lymph vessels which are unable to move this fluid efficiently. It usually occurs in a limb after surgery, trauma, infection or through hereditary.

TYPES OF LYMPHEDEMA:

• Primary lymphedema: a person is born with an abnormal lymph system
• Secondary lymphedema: can be post surgery, post radiogenic, post trauma, post infection and post inflammatory.

EDEMA THERAPY:

• Manual lymph drainage
• compresssion, bandages/garment
• skin care