Manual Lymph Drainage vs. Traditional Massage
Gay Lee Gulbrandson, Instructor
. GAY LEE’s LINKS & RESOURCE LIST SERIES ..
Brief
comparison between Dr Vodder's MLD basic
technique and traditional massage.
COMPARE MLD to TRADITIONAL MASSAGE
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Dr Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage |
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Traditional Massage Techniques |
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SKIN MOVES GENTLY, NO SLIDING OVER SKIN |
MANY STROKE STYLES IN USE, SLIDE OVER SKIN |
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USE of FINGERS, and FLAT PALMS only |
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USE FINGERS, HANDS, ARMS, ELBOWS, KNEES, FEET |
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PRESSURE is ULTRA LIGHT (Under 35 mmHg*) |
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HEAVY PRESSURE PROMOTES FASCIA RELEASE, etc |
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REPETITION IN DEFINED AREAS (For Long Time) |
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VARIOUS
AREAS ADDRESSED / may be random or |
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DIRECTION of STROKE (Toward lymph drainage) |
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DIRECTION of muscle / tendon, etc. (transverse / longitudinal) |
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SMALL MOVEMENTS, COVER SMALL AREAS |
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MANY LONG STROKES, COVER LARGE AREAS |
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SLOW MOVEMENT of STROKES on SKIN |
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MANY FAST LONG or DEEP STROKES EMPLOYED |
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AVOIDS HYPEREMIA (Not cause redness or heat) |
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ENCOURAGES HYPEREMIA (brings blood to dermis) |
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PROXIMAL TO DISTAL (Ref. to Terminus) Work from venous angle toward extremities |
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VARIOUS
AREAS ADDRESSED /
sometimes random (or) |
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CALMING, ANALGESIC, & SYMPATHICOLYTIC** |
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RELAXING or ENERGIZING or stimulating or painful, etc. |
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PAIN AVOIDANCE & PAIN REDUCTION (Goal) |
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OFTEN PAINFUL, SORENESS MAY RESULT |
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RELAXED HANDS & BODY (Therapist) |
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TENSE HANDS, WRISTS, ARMS, ELBOWS, BODY |
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LUBRICANT FREE (Unless indicated) |
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LUBRICANTS, LINIMENTS, OILS, LOTIONS IN USE |
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SCENT FREE |
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OILS, SCENTS / SMOKE / Incense, etc. often used |
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NO EQUIPMENT USED |
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EQUIPMENT: HEAT AND COLD, HAND-HELD TOOLS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER EXTERNAL APPARATUS |
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Dr VODDER MLD BASIC TECHNIQUE PROHIBITS THE USE OF HEAVY PRESSURE (i.e. > 35 mmHg.)
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IN SOME DISCIPLINES "DEEP MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE" HAS BEEN UTILIZED THAT APPLIES FIRM PRESSURE. THE BODY OF RESEARCH IS UNANIMOUS IN DOUBTING THE EFFICACY OF THESE TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED HEALTH. SEE CITATIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL "CONSENSUS DOCUMENTS", PEP CARDS, ETC. |
*Under 35 mmHg (millimeters of mercury): Compares to "the pressure applied when gently stroking the head of a baby".
**Sympathicolytic Response: Lowers the firing of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) allowing the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) to have a greater effect. Tending to reduce effects of sympathetic nervous activity. This response is stimulated by MLD correctly performed. For further information consult autonomic nervous system functions research.
WARNING, CAUTION, and PUBLISHER’S LIMIT OF LIABILITY: This chart is a study reference only and does not contain information on the possible complications of or contraindications for MLD. Always consult attending physician and medical sources before proceeding with MLD treatment, especially if patient has Lymphedema or any other pathology. Publisher and author are not responsible for misapplication or misuse of this chart. No express or implied warranty is made regarding accuracy or completeness. No warranty of merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose is made by seller or author. All liability is strictly limited to cost of product. No other liability is created or assumed hereby. Recommended use is limited to classroom discussion. Not a medical report or recommendation. Thank you. Gay Lee