manual lymphatic drainage , MLD (Abkürzung)

Vodder's treatment was to become known as manual lymphatic drainage.

Manual lymphatic drainage.

Manual lymphatic therapy, also known as manual lymphatic drainage, can be taught to patients for self-care.

Still, some women do experience arm swelling, says Dr. Weiss, who prescribes manual lymphatic drainage which, simply put, is massage in an upward direction.

One small randomized trial of 23 women with new breast cancer-associated lymphedema found an additional significant volume reduction when compared with manual lymphatic drainage alone (45% vs. 26%).

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the tissues space body.

The 45-minute procedure includes three types of massage around the eyes - shiatsu, European massage and manual lymphatic drainage - as well as a skin peel and herbal moisturizers.

UCDavis Health System: "Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD)."

Koul R, Dufan T, Russell C, et al.: Efficacy of complete decongestive therapy and manual lymphatic drainage on treatment-related lymphedema in breast cancer.

This careful hand movement that stretches and twists the skin to move the lymph is taught in its unaltered form today and is the gold standard for Manual lymphatic drainage.

Andersen L, Højris I, Erlandsen M, et al.: Treatment of breast-cancer-related lymphedema with or without manual lymphatic drainage--a randomized study.

These treatments may include manual lymphatic drainage, consumption of beta blockers or anticoagulants for the bicuspid valve prolapse and vitamin D or calcium carbonate tablets for the hypoparathyroidism.

Williams AF, Vadgama A, Franks PJ, et al.: A randomized controlled crossover study of manual lymphatic drainage therapy in women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema.

The centres offer a range of complementary therapies to cancer patients in an environment of peace and tranquility, including reflexology, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, plus counselling, manual lymphatic drainage and support groups.

This treatment includes a course of manual lymphatic drainage and bandaging by a lymphedema therapist, followed by the wearing of custom-fitted compression garments or devices - usually stockings and sometimes biker shorts.

Since then she has continued to train in various alternative therapies including iridology, bioresonance, colonics, Reiki, Bowen, Thai medical massage, manual lymphatic drainage and counselling in metaphysical and emotional intelligence.

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.

Casas favors a wellness approach with pre-op physicals and extensive post-op care, including manual lymphatic drainage to lessen the chances of capsular contracture (excessive shrinking of the scar tissue around the implant).

A 2013 systematic review of manual lymphatic drainage with regard to breast cancer related lymphedema found no clear support for the effectiveness of the intervention in either preventing limb edema in at risk women or treating women for the condition.

A 2009 meta-analysis of studies in the area of sports medicine and rehabilitation showed best evidence of effectiveness for Manual lymphatic drainage treatment to "enzyme serum levels associated with acute skeletal muscle cell damage as well as reduction of edema [swelling] around broken bones."