Dr. Vodder’s
MANUAL LYMPH
DRAINAGE (MLD)
Surgical• Post -lymph node
removal• Post-mastectomy
edema• Post-hysterectomy • Varicose veins • Post-surgical
swelling• Pre-surgery Preparation • Pre/post cosmetic
surgery• Post-amputation• Post –Vein
strippingEar, Nose & Throat• Sinusitis • Tinnitus • Meniere’s disease Dermatological• Acne/eczema• Leg ulcers • Burns / scars • Rosacae
Indications for MLD Finding a Therapist
The North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy (NAVALT) maintains a list of Certified MLD Therapists who have received advanced training from the Dr. Vodder School and recertify every two years.Dr. Vodder Certified Therapists have received extensive training in MLD including the treatment of lymphedema utilizing intensive Combined Decongestive Therapy.
Visit our website at www.NAVALT.org
For information on therapist training: Dr. Vodder School-International
Tel: 800-522-9862 www.vodderschool.com
Musculoskeletal• Sprains / strains • Muscle / ligament tears
• Fractures / dislocations • Arthritis• Tendonitis • Neck pain / whiplash • Chronic pain Neurological• Tension headaches • Migraines • Neuralgia, RSD/CRPS • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Stress reduction Other• Fibromyalgia• Chronic fatigue • Scleroderma
Contraindications• Active cancer
• Acute infection with fever • CHF
• Thrombosis (blood clots)
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What is Manual Lymph Drainage?
Developed in Europe in the 1930’s by Dr. Emil and Estrid Vodder, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a safe, effective, yet gentle approach to cleansing the body’s tissues. MLD drains excess fluid from the tissues and also has a detoxifying effect. It can benefit a healthy person as well as be applied to more than 60 different conditions. Scientific studies, as well as vast clinical experience, have supported theeffectiveness of MLD. The therapeutic benefits of MLD evidenced by more than 40 years of research are well documented. It is widely prescribed byphysicians in Europe. Many physicians in the United States and Canada also recognize the benefits of MLD for theirpatients.
Bene ts of Manual Lymph Drainage 1. MLD removes metabolic wastes, excess
water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules and foreign substances from the tissues.
2. MLD through its gentle, rhythmical precise hand movements, alleviates pain by greatly reducing the pain signals sent to the brain.
3. MLD calms the sympathetic nervous system, thus helping to relieve stress.
4. MLD supports and enhances the action of the immune system.
5. MLD helps the body to heal more quickly from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions and edema.
6. MLD helps to minimize scar formation.
Deep Lymphatic System
Accessory Drainage Pathways
Subcutaneous Collateral/Substitution Pathways
Lymphatic Watersheds
Deep to Superficial Anastomoses
Superficial Lymphatic System
Cubital lymph nodes
Cubital anastomoses
Carpalanastomoses
Medial ankleanastomoses
Ventromedialanastomoses
Cervical lymph nodes
Submandibularlymph nodesSupraclavicular lymph nodes
Submental lymph nodes
Deltoideopectorallymph nodes
Occipitallymph nodes
Preauricularlymph nodes
Axillary lymph nodes
Lymph nodes of mammary gland
Lumbarlymph nodes
Iliaclymph nodes
Inguinal lymphnodes
Left thoracic duct
Right thoracic duct
Mediastinallymph nodes
Long type arm bundle
Short type arm bundle(cephalic pathway)
AnteriorSupraclavicular pathway
Cisterna chyli
Ventralinteraxillarypathway
Axilloinguinalcollateral pathway
Supra-pubicpathway
Left thoracic duct
Popliteal lymph nodes
Medial ankleanastomoses
Axillary pathway
DorsoscapularpathwayPosterior
intercostal pathway
Interinguinalcollateral pathway
Subscapular lymph nodes
Tricipital(Caplan)pathway
Posteriorsupraclavicularpathway
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