Learn about manual lymphatic drainage. Find information on what it is, how you have it and when not to have it.
The objective of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is to move the fluid out of the swollen area to an area that is draining well – known as ‘decongesting’.
21 May 2015 Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a type of hands-on therapy, is frequently used for BCRL and often as part of complex decongestive therapy
Lymphology. 2012 Sep;45(3):103-12. Efficacy of manual lymphatic drainage in preventing secondary lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. Zimmermann
MLD is specifically focused on the lymph vessels to help the flow of lymphatic fluid. Manual Lymphatic Drainage – An effective treatment for lymphoedemas.27 avr. 2015