The so-called lymph drainage describes the removal of fluids – the lymph – from the body tissue. The system is stimulated by certain gentle grips on the skin and the transport is supported. The lymph vessel system serves the body to remove bacteria, foreign substances, breakdown products and large protein molecules from the tissue. This … Manual lymph drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a treatment method that stimulates the body’s lymphatic system and thus helps to reduce swelling. It can support or improve physiological lymph transport, mobilize excess fluid from the tissues and loosen hardened tissues. Since 1973, manual lymph drainage has been part of the health insurance companies’ service catalog and the … Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema The edema manifests itself as a swelling in the tissues caused by the backlog of lymphatic fluid. Indications for manual lymphatic drainage are post-traumatic edema, primary and secondary lymphedema, venous insufficiency (CVI), lipedema, chronic pain syndromes (e.g. CRPS- Morbus Sudeck), scleroderma and lymphedema due to rheumatic processes. Causes of edema can … Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Lymphatic drainage for mechanical insufficiency In case of mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic vessel system, the objectives of manual lymphatic drainage are to increase the transport capacity (lymphatic period volume), stimulate lymphangiomotor activity, transport oedema fluid and open or form new transport routes. In addition, it is intended to influence wound healing and tissue consistency … Lymphatic drainage for mechanical insufficiency | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Preparation of the lymph channels In general, before treatment in the oedema area, the path for removal must always be cleared and lymph node activity must be stimulated. Regardless of where the swelling is located, the neck is always treated to clear the transport route at the vein angle. If this would not take place, … Preparation of the lymph channels | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Contraindications Absolute contraindications for lymphatic drainage are decompensated cardiac insufficiency, acute inflammation caused by pathogenic germs and acute leg vein disease. Relative contraindications are malignant lymphedema and active cancer. All articles in this series: Lymphatic drainage: How does it work? Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema Lymphatic drainage for mechanical insufficiency Preparation of the lymph channels Contraindications
A radial head fracture is a relatively rare fracture – accounting for about 3 percent of all fractures. The fracture occurs primarily because of a fall that occurs on the outstretched arm. In addition to common fractures, there are also complex fractures that sometimes provide concomitant injuries. What is a radial head fracture? Radial head … Radial Head Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Elevation is a form of movement of the shoulder and corresponds to a continuation of abduction beyond a 90-degree angle. The eye is also capable of elevation, which involves lifting the eyeball in adduction. Lesions of the nerves supplying each motor system may result in a limitation of the respective elevation. What is elevation? Elevation … Elevation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Jumping is a type of locomotion that has many forms. It occurs in everyday life, but is also part of many sports. What is jumping? Jumping is a complex process characterized by pushing the body off the ground with one or both legs more or less forcefully and reaching a trajectory. Jumping is a complex … Jumping: Function, Task & Diseases
Fetogenesis refers to the biological development of the fetus. Fetogenesis directly follows embryogenesis and begins around the ninth week of pregnancy. Fetogenesis ends with birth in the ninth month of pregnancy. What is fetogenesis? Fetogenesis is the term used to describe the biological development of the fetus. Fetogenesis directly follows embryogenesis and begins around the … Fetogenesis: Function, Role & Diseases
When hands, feet, arms and legs tingle and go numb, the vernacular speaks of limbs falling asleep. The unpleasant sensory disturbance is usually only temporary. However, there are also conditions in which these insensations occur frequently or are even permanent. If this is the case, the affected person should immediately consult a specialist. What are … Falling Asleep Limbs: Causes, Treatment & Help
Motor function is divided into gross motor function and fine motor function. Gross motor skills are the basis of spatial orientation and summarize large movements of the body. Gross motor skills are movement coordination and reaction skills. Fine motor skills refer to dexterity of the hands, facial expressions, and oral motor skills. Gross motor and … Motor Function: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
