Jan 12, 2018 - Betty comes to massage therapy after working many years in the corporate world. Brennenstuhl Pm 230 Manual Lymphatic Drainage. [Update ] Seba (see comments below) has kindly provided a pdf of the manual: Brennenstuhl PM230. You can download the files as a zip file, or as.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle technique often referred to as lymphatic massage that moves lymph from edematous areas into areas of normal function. The strokes are slow and rhythmic and must be applied in the direction of lymph flow. The therapist strokes, or pushes the skin in directions that follow the structure of the lymphatic system so that accumulated lymph fluid can drain through unaffected channels. This technique is not painful and causes general relaxation in most patients. Compression Bandaging for lymphedema and related conditions is called multi layered bandaging. A typical bandage consists of varying combinations of the following: • Finger or toe bandaging • A tubular bandage • A layer of soft synthetic cotton • A foam layer • A bandage layer: short stretch bandages, unlike long stretch ACE bandages • Taping to fix everything in place Bandages serve to maintain edema reduction and enhance muscle pumping. Proper skin care decreases the incidence of secondary infection.
Exercise improves lymph flow. Whole body vibration machines Whole body vibration machines enhance lymph flow contributing to better drainage of congested tissue.
The heart acts as a pump for the circulatory system. The lymphatic system has no such pump and relies on movement caused by muscles. When one stands on a vibration platform, the muscles contract and relax many times per second thus enhancing muscle pumping. Whole body vibration is recommended as part of the treatment plan for people with Lipedema as well. Fat deposits can block normal lymph flow leading to Lipo-lymphedema.
Vibration can assist in decongesting the tissues and has been known to help relieve the pain associated with Lipedema. Therapists also use vibration to improve muscle strength, flexibility, bone density and balance.
Pathways has a state of the art platform that allows for both pivotal and spiral movement. This plus a wide range of frequencies allows us to customize your session to your needs. Additional Information We provide free informational seminars and baseline measurements to any patient facing treatment that may render them at risk for secondary lymphedema. All sessions will be held at our Weber Ave.
Preregistration is required. Our goal is to make patients aware of the avoidable causes and complications of lymphedema. As well, we wish to make them aware of early symptoms so that treatment may begin early and end successfully.