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Lymphoedema & Skincare
The Importance of Skin Care in Reducing Development of Lymphoedema Sloane Kettering Memorial Hospital
Autonomic Nervous System, CFS and Fibromyalgia
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, the Autonomic Nervous System, CFS and Fibromyalgia: Part 1 By: Mark Shaw Research into the Lymphatic system has really taken off over the last two decades since immunologists proved clinically and unequivocally that lymphocytes produce antibodies which protect the body against viruses and infection.Researchers then began to query whether obstructions in severely […]
Axillary Web Syndrome
Treatment of Axillary Web Syndrome: A case report using manual techniques. Abstract: Background and Purpose: Axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a painful and functionally limiting complication of breast cancer treatment most likely due to lymphatic thrombosis after lymph node resection. Patients describe cord-like structures in the axilla extending into the distal arm causing pain, limited […]
CVI and the Lymphatic System
Chronic Venous Insufficiency and the Effects on the Lymphatic System BY JOACHIM ZUTHER, ON JULY 3RD, 2013 Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an advanced stage of venous disease that occurs when the inner lining of the veins and/or the valves located within the larger veins are not working sufficiently, causing venous blood to collect or “pool” […]
MLD a & Knee Replacement Surgery Research
Randomized Trial Investigating the Efficacy of Manual Lymphatic Drainage to Improve Early Outcome After Total Knee Arthroplasty Jay R. Ebert, PhD,a,b Brendan Joss, PhD,a,b Berit Jardine, BVSc, RMT,b David J. Wood, BSC, MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRACSc Abstract Objective: To investigate the efficacy of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in the early postoperative period after total knee […]
Position Statement of the National Lymphedema Network
TOPIC: The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Lymphedema Introduction: Lymphedema is caused by an abnormality of the lymphatic system leading to excessive build up of tissue fluid that forms lymph, known as interstitial fluid. Stagnant lymph fluid contains protein and cell debris that causes swelling of affected tissues. Lymph is responsible for transporting essential immune chemicals […]
The Science behind Manual Lymph Drainage in the Treatment of Lymphedema
Manual lymph drainage (MLD) is a gentle manual treatment technique based on four basic strokes, which were initially developed in the 1930’s by Dr. Emil Vodder, a PhD from Denmark. These basic strokes known as the “stationary circle”, “pump”, rotary” and “scoop” techniques are designed to manipulate lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels with the goal […]
ILF Surgical Intervention
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