Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
What is Manual Lymph Drainage?
Developed in Europe in the 1930's by Dr. Emil Vodder and Estrid Vodder, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a safe,
effective, yet gentle approach to cleansing the body's tissues and also has a detoxifying effect. It can benefit a healthy
person as well as be applied to more than 60 different conditions.
Scientific studies, as well as vast clinical experience, have supported the effectiveness of MLD.
The therapeutic benefits of MLD, evidenced by more than 30 years of research, are well documented. It is widely prescribed
by physicians in Europe and many physicians in the United States and Canada also recognize the benefits of MLD for their
patients.
Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage
1) MLD removes metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules and foreign substances from the
tissues.
2) MLD, through its gentle rhythmical precise hand movements, alleviates pain by greatly reducing the pain signals sent to
the brain.
3) MLD relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, thus helping to relieve stress.
4) MLD supports and enhances the action of the immune system.
5) MLD helps the body to heal more quickly from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions and edema.
6) MLD helps to minimize scar fromation.
Indications for MLD
Surgical - Post-mastectomy edema Musculoskeletal - Sprains / strains
- Post-hysterectomy edema - Muscle / ligament
- Varicose veins - Tears
- Post-surgical swelling - Fractures / dislocations
- Pre-surgical preparation - Rheumatoid arthritis
- Post-surgery recover - Tendonitis
- Pre/post cosmetic surgery - Neck pain / whiplash
- Post-amputation - Chronic pain
- Post-vein stripping
Neurological - Tension headaches Ear, Nose & Throat - Sinusitis
- Migraines - Tinnitus
- Neuralgia, RSD - Meniere's disease
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Stress reduction
Dermatological - Acne / eczema
- Leg ulcers
- Burns / scars
Other - Fibomyalgia
- Chronic fatigue
- Toxic poisoning
- Scleroderma
Contraindications
Active Cancer, Acute inflammation, Congestive heart failure, Thrombosis (blood clots)
For more information visit: www.navalt.org or www.vodderschool.com
or contact Ursula Angerer
Southern Lakes Therapy
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Ph: (867) 399 - 3671
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Northern Hospital Supplies Ltd.
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