Dr Vodders Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD):
MLD was first devised by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid Vodder in the early 1030's in France. It is a technique which is practiced in many European hospitals and clinics today. Dr Vodder therapists are required to attend review classes every 2 years for re-certification. MLD is an advanced therapy in which the practitioner uses a range of specialized and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This stimulates the lymphatic vessels, which carry substances vital to the defense of the body and removes waste products. MLD can also be applied to help re-route the lymph flow around and away from blocked, swollen or damaged areas to other healthy functioning lymph vessels. The effects of MLD are numerous:
It generally affects your autonomic nervous system; causing an overall pleasant and relaxing effect. It may have an effect on your immune system and in thus doing so ward of illness. The first session will involve a short consultation to determine the client’s needs and at this stage the number and frequency of future sessions will be decided upon. The treatment can take anything between 45 minutes with the therapist concentrating on a localized area, up to two to three hours when working on the whole body. Conditions which can be treated with MLD:
Primary and secondary lymphoedema
Venous and mixed odemas
Epicondylitis
Venous insufficiency
Venous ulcer
Lipoedma
Sinusitis
Eye traumas
Puffy eyes
Sports injuries
Tinnitus
Burns
Meniere´s
MS
Migraine
Stroke with hemiplegia
Whiplash
Surgical scars
Stress
Rheumatoid arthritis
Benefits of MLD:
Promotes the healing of fractures, torn ligaments and sprains
Lessens pain
Can improve many chronic conditions, such as sinusitis and acne
Relieves fluid congestion. It is an effective component in the treatment and management of lymphoedema. It is an effective component in the treatment and management of lipoedema. Assists in conditions arising from venous insufficiency. Promotes healing of wounds, burns and scars
Minimizes stretch marks
Assists in conditions arising from venous insufficiency. Promotes healing of wounds, burns and scars
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