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?
“Foot lifter muscles” Tie the Theraband as a loop and fix it around a solid object (table leg, sofa foot). Hang one or both feet with the forefoot into the loop. The heel remains fixed to the floor. From this position, pull the toes towards you and let go again. The knees are not fully … Ankle Joint Instability – Exercise 9
Balance knee bend: Stand with both feet hip-wide on the unstable surface. Now slightly bend your knees and then return to the stretching position. The upper part of the body is directed slightly forward with a straight back and the buttocks push backwards when lowering. Do 15 repetitions. Continue with the next exercise.
Balance one leg stand: First stand with your healthy foot on the unstable ground and keep your balance for 10 seconds. Then change the standing leg. Continue with the next exercise.
Balance with eyes closed: First stand with both feet on the unstable surface. Now close your eyes and keep your balance for 10 seconds. When you feel secure, you can then switch to the one-legged position. Back to the article.
2nd exercise: Stand on the affected foot. The other leg is slightly bent and gently swung forward and backward. The upper body remains straight. At the beginning, hold on to an object (chair, wall, cupboard). Only when you have mastered the exercise, release your hand. Swing your leg for 10-20 seconds. After a short break, … Ankle Joint Instability – Exercise 2
“Heels – toe tip” Stand on a non-slip surface, parallel to your hips. To stand on your heels, pull your toes towards the ceiling and hold the position for 5 seconds. Then stand on the forefoot and lift the heel. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Change position 10 times before taking a break and … Ankle Joint Instability – Exercise 3
“Rope Balance“. Tape a line to the floor or lay out a rope. Walk along the rope/line in a concentrated manner, step by step, keeping your balance. At the beginning you take big steps. Control the exercise yourself, reduce your step length. This will make you more unstable and you will have to keep your … Ankle Joint Instability – Exercise 4
Scale: Stand on the affected foot only. Point your upper body forward. Meanwhile stretch your free leg backwards. The arms are stretched out to the side for better stability. Hold the position for 10 seconds and repeat it after a short break. Continue with the next exercise.
Foot gripper: Place a towel on the floor in front of you. Stand on the affected foot first. With the other foot try to grab the towel and fold it up if necessary. Otherwise move your foot up and down with the towel. Then change the supporting leg. Continue with the next exercise.
Alphabet: Sit down on a chair and place the leg with the affected foot over the other leg as you would do when sitting cross-legged. Write the alphabet in the air with the affected foot. This mobilizes the ankle joint and trains fine coordination. Continue with the next exercise.