Manual Lymphatic Drainage

The application of massage to control EDEMA and improve circulation by manually moving excess lymph out of a tissue.

Also Known As:

Lymphatic Drainage Massage; Manual Lymph Drainage; Drainage Massage, Lymphatic; Drainage, Manual Lymph; Drainage, Manual Lymphatic; Lymph Drainage, Manual; Lymphatic Drainage, Manual; Massage, Lymphatic Drainage

Networked: 260 relevant articles (36 outcomes, 53 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Vignes, S: 6 articles (08/2017 - 06/2002)
2.	Devoogdt, Nele: 5 articles (01/2022 - 09/2011)
3.	Vignes, Stéphane: 4 articles (01/2017 - 03/2007)
4.	Fife, Caroline E: 4 articles (03/2012 - 01/2008)
5.	De Groef, An: 3 articles (01/2022 - 02/2018)
6.	De Vrieze, Tessa: 3 articles (01/2022 - 02/2018)
7.	Thomis, Sarah: 3 articles (01/2022 - 02/2018)
8.	Christiaens, Marie-Rose: 3 articles (10/2018 - 09/2011)
9.	Neven, Patrick: 3 articles (10/2018 - 09/2011)
10.	Van Kampen, Marijke: 3 articles (10/2018 - 09/2011)

Related Diseases

1.	Lymphedema (Milroy Disease) 09/01/2021 - "Vascularized lymph node transfer to a distal recipient site with standard retrograde manual lymphatic drainage significantly improved circumferential reduction rates and Lymphedema-Specific Quality-of-Life Questionnaire scores. " 03/01/2007 - "Combined decongestive therapy and manual lymphatic drainage with exercises were associated with a significant reduction in the lymphedema volume." 03/01/2005 - "In patient 1 lymphedema improved significantly following SRL reduction and lymphatic drainage massage therapy. " 03/01/2012 - "Although upper and lower extremity lymphedema may be effectively treated with manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapies and devices that use compression to direct proximal flow of lymph fluids, head and neck lymphedema is more challenging. " 01/01/2022 - "Background: Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), one of the components of complex decongestive physiotherapy, which is accepted as the gold standard in the treatment of lymphedema, is used for therapeutic purposes in many diseases. "
2.	Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer) 01/01/2011 - "Manual lymph drainage when added to advice and exercise may not be effective in preventing lymphoedema after surgery for breast cancer." 07/01/2012 - "To compare the efficacy of low-frequency low-intensity electrotherapy and manual lymphatic drainage in the treatment of chronic upper limb breast cancer-related lymphoedema. " 06/01/2023 - "This study aimed to evaluate the effect of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) combined with targeted rehabilitation therapies on the recovery of upper limb function in patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy. " 02/28/2023 - "The objective of this trial was to investigate the effectiveness of fluoroscopy-guided manual lymph drainage (MLD), as part of decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT), on the superficial lymphatic architecture in patients with chronic mild to moderate breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL). " 02/28/2023 - "The Effectiveness of Fluoroscopy-Guided Manual Lymph Drainage as Part of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy on the Superficial Lymphatic Architecture in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphoedema: A Randomised Controlled Trial."
3.	Edema (Dropsy) 01/01/2022 - "Adding mobilization with movement and manual lymphatic drainage showed statistically significant differences in wrist, upper limb function, and hand edema in patients with DRF." 09/01/2004 - "Fortunately both breast and arm edema benefited from manual lymphatic drainage." 05/01/2023 - "Previous studies have reported success of edema management with manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) or Kinesio® taping. " 01/01/2022 - "For conventional treatment plus manual lymph drainage versus conventional treatment, for edema the MD at 3-7 days was -14.58 ml (p = 0.03), at 17-21 days -17.96 ml (p = 0.009), at 33-42 days -15.34 ml (p = 0.003), and at 63-68 days -13.97 ml (p = 0.002). " 10/01/2020 - "Management of edema using simple manual lymphatic drainage techniques for hand and upper extremity patients."
4.	Pain (Aches) 11/01/2010 - "Manual lymphatic drainage was well tolerated in 83 (92.2%) patients; 63 of 67 (94.0%) patients showed a clinically relevant improvement in pain, and 17 of 23 (73.9%) in dyspnoea. " 10/01/2023 - "Manual lymphatic drainage had a positive effect on pain, PPT, and range of motion in RA patients in remission. " 01/01/2023 - "The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression with exercise on the local tissue water percentage, pain, and stiffness following breast-conserving surgery and radiotherapy. " 11/01/2020 - "The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on postoperative facial swelling and pain. " 12/01/2019 - "Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effects of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on pain threshold and pain tolerance of different body parts. "
5.	Breast Cancer Lymphedema 01/01/2019 - "The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) as a substitute for manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in complete decongestive therapy (CDT) for treatment of advanced stages of breast cancer-related lymphedema. " 01/01/2019 - "The efficacy of intermittent pneumatic compression as a substitute for manual lymphatic drainage in complete decongestive therapy in the treatment of breast cancer related lymphedema." 04/01/2023 - "Comments to "The Randomized Controlled Study of Low-Level Laser Therapy, Kinesio-Taping and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Patients With Stage II Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema"." 01/01/2023 - "The Randomized Controlled Study of Low-Level Laser Therapy, Kinesio-Taping and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Patients With Stage II Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema." 12/06/2022 - "The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of fluoroscopy-guided manual lymph drainage (MLD) versus that of traditional and placebo MLD, when added to decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) for the treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) (EFforT-BCRL trial), on the suprafascial accumulation of lymphatic fluid and skin elasticity. "

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