Conditions* for which MLD therapy is helpful include:
It is an effective component in the treatment and management of Primary and Secondary Lymphoedema (stages, I, II, III)
Post-traumatic Oedema (Hematomas, Dislocation of the shoulder, Torn muscle fibres, Sudeck’s Distrophy).
Post-operative Oedema (Plastic or Venous surgery)
It promotes the healing of Wounds and Burns.
It may be helpful in treating conditions of the Nervous System with local Oedema i.e. (Migrane, Parkinsons Disease, MS, Tinnitus etc..
It improves the appearance and texture of Scars, even established/aged Scars..
It is successfully being used to help heal Leg Ulcers.
It assists in conditions arising from Venous Insufficiency.
It accelerates and enhances the healing process of Broken bones, Torn ligaments and Sprains.
Chronic inflammatory conditions such as Sinusitis, Arthritis, Acne and Acne Rosacea and conditions associated with Stroke can be improved with the application of MLD.
Many female related conditions such as PMT and pregnancy related swellings respond well to MLD.
Lipoedema/Cellulite.
It has a calming effect on the autonomic nervous system that leaves you deeply relaxed. It can help improve the quality of sleep, relieve constipation and generally aid digestion.
* Conditions that may be treated are extracted from: Compendium of Dr Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage 1998.
