Manual lymph drainage therapy and connective tissue massage have also been studied in women with fibromyalgia. Researchers used the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and the Nottingham Health Profile to measure the impact of the treatment. THE DR. VODDER METHOD OF MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE AND COMBINED DECONGESTIVE THERAPY. History. Manual Lymph Drainage is an advanced therapy technique developed in Europe by Dr. Emil and Estrid Vodder. In 1832, Dr. Vodder and his wife were working as masseurs on the French Riviera. MLDUK • A professional association of manual lymphatic drainage practitioners. What is MLD M anual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is an advanced therapy in which the practitioner uses a range of specialised and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. KEYWORDS: Edema, Lymphatic Pump Techniques, Lymphatic Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage, Manual Therapy Evidence-based practice is a common agenda in medical and allied health sciences, which serves to optimize rendering of health care services through the investigation of treatment interventions that Website: www.silviawidmer.ch Manuelle Lymphdrainage ist angezeigt bei Oedemen jeglicher Art, zur Entwasserung des Gewebes, zur Unterstutzung der Therapeutic Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Intake Form _____ I understand that the Manual Lymphatic Drainage I receive is provided for the basic purpose of improving the flow of my lymphatic system and also for relaxation. Lymphatic drainage is a therapeutic massage treatment. The massage uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase the flow of lymph and reduce toxins in your body. Lymphatic Drainage Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle form of massage that accelerates the circulation of the lymph—fluids that support your immune system—throughout the body. Manual lymph drainage is defined by MedlinePlus (United States National Library of Medicine) as a light massage therapy techniq