Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
A gentle but powerful therapy
image Hands on only
The Therapy
The Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle form of skin massage designed to enhance
and improve lymphatic performance.
A range of slow, gentle, repetitive, hand movements rotate spirally into
and out of the skin stimulating the delicate lymph vessels.
The technique is profoundly relaxing yet powerful in helping to
improve lymphatic flow and maintain tissue viability.
Vodder Technique
Vodder Technique
The Vodder method of MLD was developed by Dr Emil
Vodder and his wife Estrid in the 1930's.
Their life's devotion to physical therapy centred on the
lymphatic system.
Through research, lectures and tutoring they raised the
profile of lymphatics scientifically.
Through their understanding of the lymphatic system and therapeutic
practice they developed and refined a gentle massage technique
that significantly relieves the adverse symptoms of fluid retention
and tissue congestion.
Fluoroscopy Guided technique
Fluoroscopy Guided technique
FG-Guided MLD is:
A recently new technique developed through the
research of Professor JD Belgrado and taught to those
trained in MLD DLT of differing MLD schools by
the lymphoedema Academy led by Jane Wigg.
The new Hand Movements developed by Professor
Belgrado show them to be the most efficient for draining
fluid, which can visually be demonstrated under
fluoroscopy imaging in real time..