What are the contraindications for manual lymphatic drainage?

Contraindications for MLD can be classified as general or region specific. General contraindications include cardiac edema, renal failure, acute infection, DVT, bronchial asthma or bronchitis, and active malignancy (relative).

Is manual lymphatic drainage safe?

Are there any risks associated with lymphatic drainage massage? Generally speaking, lymphatic drainage massage is a safe treatment to relieve lymphedema. There are some conditions and circumstances where lymphatic drainage massage is not recommended: You have a heart condition.

What is manual lymph drainage?

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Developed in France in 1932 by Emil and Estrid Vodder MLD has grown to be the most well known manual technique to assist lymph flow and aid in drainage of tissues. The skin is stretched and torqued in a specific manner, based on scientific, physiological principles that have proven to encourage lymph flow.

What is the Dr Vodder technique?

The Dr. Vodder technique always begins with treatment of the lymph nodes and lymph vessels found at the neck and the junction of the large lymph channels in the venous arch on both sides of the body (connection of the jugular and subclavian veins).

What is the Vodder method of MLD?

The original Dr. Vodder method of MLD can easily be incorporated into the esthetician’s setting. This is a gentle, non-invasive manual technique that has a powerful effect on the body. Research in Australia, Europe and North America has proven its efficacy as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies.

How long does it take to get a manual lymph drainage certification?

Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) This 5-day, 40-hour certification course is a careful balance between lecture topics and hands-on lessons. This course is ideally suited to serve as an introduction to the techniques and applications of the treatment known as Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), as developed by Emil Vodder, Ph.D.