Discover MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY (mld)
manual lymphatic drainage therapy (mld)
The Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (MLD) is the gentle hand techniques which promotes the natural movement of lymph and interstitial fluid back to cardiovascular system. In general, the MLD improves the lymph capillary uptake, increase of Lymphangion activity, and promote a parasympathetic response and analgesic effect.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can be highly beneficial for variousus medical conditions. While it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before pursuing any specific treatment, MLD is known to be effective for the following conditions:
CONDITION THAT RESPONSE WELL WITH MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY (MLD)
- Post Surgical Edema
- Cancer
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Cellulite
- Diabetes
- Enhanced Immunity
- Fibromyalgia
- Inflammations
- Lymphedema
- Lyme Disease
- Migraine and Sinus Headaches
- Pregnancy Edema
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scleroderma
- sprain
- Tinnitus
- Whiplash
INDICATION FOR MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY (MLD)
MLD & Post Surgery
Therapy following a surgical operation can help reduce post operative pain and stiffness, minimize swelling and bruising, promote ROM, inhibit fibrosis, and scar tissue formation, and reduce overall recovery & healing time. It may also alleviate anxiety, nausea and fatigue
MLD & Hematoma
Reduce Pain and decrease swelling, disperse coagulated blood to promote better reabsorption and reduce overall recovery and healing time.
MLD & Oncology
MLD can assist with post-surgical recovery, edema reduction, lymphedema reduction, pain control, local infection prevention, hematoma reduction, constipation relief, relaxation, street reduction, and improve sleep.
MLD & Fibromyalgia
Decrease hypersensitivity, reduce pain, and promote restful sleep.
MLD & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Relieve pain, promote better restful sleep, and general detoxification.
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINNAGE THERAPY (MLD)
GENERAL
- Acute Cellulitis
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Fever
- Malignant Disease (Active Cancer)
- Renal Dysfunction
NECK AREA TREATMENT
- All the General Contraindications plus
- Cardiac Arrhythmia
- Hypersensitivity of the Carotid Sinus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Arteriosclerosis
ABDOMINAL AREA TREATMENT
- All the General Contraindications plus
- Pregnancy
- Menstrual Period
- Pelvis DVT
- Crohn's Decrease
- Radiation Fibrosis
- Radiation Colitis
- Radiation Cystitis
- Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis (small and large intestines)
- Liver Cirrhosis (Portal Venous Hypertension)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Unexplained Pain
- Implanted Devices e.g. drains, feeding tube, colostomy bags and morphine pumps
TRUNK AREA TREATMENTS
- All the General Contraindications plus
- Osteoporosis
- Radiation Fibrosis
- Bone Metastases (bone cancer)
- Hormone Therapy (i.e. Tamoxifen)