Twinklmanual lymph drainage contraindications

Lymphedema Risk: A Hidden Massage Therapy Contraindication A Webinar with Tracy Walton, MS, LMT Part 2 of the More about Cancer Care and Massage Webinar Series Background • Author • Educator • Researcher • Massage Therapist • Specialist in massage therapy and cancer care Tracy Walton Things to Think about The lymphatic massage or drainage is a gentle massage that is performed slowly with the hands and whose main benefit is to activate the flow of lymph, a whitish liquid flowing through our body, within the lymphatic vessels. It also improves the immune system (defenses). It is recommended in cases of fluid retention, swelling or edema. Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques and Contraindications. All the techniques are beneficial, and in fact many lymphedema therapists combine techniques of each method in their practice as needed by each client. All these technique have contraindications for the safety of the client. 1. Z Allgemeinmed. 1975 Jun 10;51(16):751-3. [Manual lymph drainage: its effectiveness, indications, and contraindications]. [Article in German] When MLD is not viable as a treatment, this is described as a contraindication. Contraindications occur when an increase in lymph flow would be detrimental to your health. Contraindications can either be absolute or relative. Your GP or Specialist can override relative contraindications if they find good reason, but the absolute contraindication cannot be overridden. Attendees are instructed on the anatomy of the lymphatic system and the components of lymph fluid. The course covers indications and contraindications for Integrated Manual Lymphatic Therapy, differentiation between primary and secondary lymphedema and explain the stages of lymphedema. If you have not heard about lymphatic drainage massage sessions yet, then it's time to learn more about this procedure. The fact is that lymph is a fluid that is washing all the organs and cells of the body. In general, the lymph system is responsible for