Manual lymphatic drainage, or MLD, is a type of manual manipulation of the skin, distinct from massage, that uses specific pressure levels and rhythmic circular movements to encourage the natural drainage of lymph. The lymphatic system depends on muscle contractions within lymph vessel walls and on skeletal muscle movement to carry lymph toward lymph nodes and ducts and back into the cardiovascular system, where waste products are cleared from body tissue.
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Manual lymphatic drainage (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_lymphatic_drainage, lead section
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of manual manipulation of the skin, not to be confused with massage, based on the hypothesis that it will encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart.
Treats: Lymphedema, Article text, use for Lymphedema
Studies show mixed results regarding the efficacy of the method in treating lymphedema, and further studies are needed.
Treats: Sinusitis, Article text, use for Sinusitis
Manual lymphatic drainage was pioneered by the Danish doctors Emil Vodder and Estrid Vodder in the 1930s for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and other immune disorders.
In Group: Manual and Bodywork Therapies, Introduction
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of manual manipulation of the skin, not to be confused with massage, based on the hypothesis that it will encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart.
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