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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