Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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 →