Article on Fascia
Great article on fascia. http://ht.ly/7pHsw
22 Apr, 2012
Great article on fascia. http://ht.ly/7pHsw
Lymphatic Drainage and Scar Tissue Plastic surgery has benefitted greatly from the introduction of the use of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, excess fluid post surgery has a great impact on the healing of the skin, bruising and scar tissue formation. Improving the visibility of the scar and function is one of the most important factors in scar tissue Manual lymphatic drainage. The goal of treating scars is to restore function, provide relief of symptoms, enhance appearance and prevent recurrence. Thigh lifts which involve excessive scar tissue formation have been found to disrupt the lymphatic vessels in the lower leg creating swelling weeks to months after the operation. Function of the scar tissue is a key factor in restoring fluid imbalance and preventing excess fluid accumulation, at the time of a wound fibroblasts which are a type of cell that make up the extracellular matrix and collagen. Fibroblasts rush to the site of damage where they deposit new collagen and start the process of healing. Sometimes Hypertrophic or keloid scarring can occur, hypertrophic is excess collagen laid down and usually does not extend beyond the wound but can become raised and red. Keloid is usually large red raised scar that can extend…read more →
What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Technique) A treatment to activate and encourage the flow of lymph throughout the body. The technique is based on physiological and scientific research and has proven to be an effective technique for the reduction of oedema (swelling). Lymphatic Drainage was developed in Europe in 1932 by Dr Emil and Estrid Vodder, today the Vodder technique of Lymphatic Drainage is widely practiced in clinics and hospitals world wide, this is especially the case in Europe where the Vodder School is founded in Austria. The Lymphatic System is a network of vessels and nodes that maintain the delicate fluid balance between tissue and blood. The Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage achieves its effect on the body in various ways, it acts on swelling reduction through the lymphatic system, through the blood capillaries, and through transfer of swollen tissue to functioning regions in the body. The nervous system by reducing pain caused by swelling and the muscular system by way of effecting skeletal muscles and the ability to influence the immune system. This technique must be used and performed to a high standard of precise movements to have a swelling reducing effect that…read more →