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Edema Management Handout - Hand Foundation
handfoundation.orgManual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) • Skin mobilization technique that is designed to: 1. Stimulate lymphatic system 2. Remove biochemical wastes from body tissues 3. Reduce edema by enhancing fluid dynamics 4. Decrease sympathetic nervous system (Vairo et al., 2009) Evidence • Increased lymph flow
Symptom Management Guidelines: LYMPHEDEMA
www.bccancer.bc.caManual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) A massage technique that uses light, superficial, and gentle strokes to mobilize edema fluid and encourage its recirculation back to the blood circulatory system Initially done by a Registered Massage Therapist, but techniques can be taught for patient to perform to self at home