Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a therapy which is designed to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system. This is achieved by gentle, rhythmical movements of the skin which stimulate the contraction of the lymphatic vessels. As a result of this more metabolic waste products and excess fluid are removed from the body's tissues and enter the lymphatic system. Once in the lymphatic system the fluid is known as lymph and while travelling through the system will pass through a series of lymph nodes where it will be cleansed of dead cells, bacteria and other waste products. The clean lymph is then returned to the blood stream.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage as a therapy was refined in the 1930's by Dr Emil Vodder, a Danish physician. Since his pioneering work, modern research done by specialists in the field of lymphology has shown how this method effectively influences the lymphatic system.
MLD continues to be more widely accepted in the UK as an important part in the treatment and maintenance of lymphoedema and some skin conditions.
A well functioning lymphatic system is important to encourage healthy body tissue and it also plays an important part in the body's immune response.
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