The Role of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis and fibrositis, is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, affecting millions of individuals in the United States and worldwide.

Lymphoedema is a common and troublesome condition that develops following breast cancer treatment. The aim of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in the treatment of postmastectomy lymphoedema in order to reduce the volume of lymphoedema and evaluate the improvement of the concomitant symptomatology. treatment. Manual Lymph Drainage was performed by a certified therapist of the Dr. Vodder School according to standardized treatment protocols for lymphoedema patients (Kasseroller 1998, Wittlinger, 1998). Only one 45-minute treatment session was used on each patient. Results 103 Lymphology 45 (2012) 103-112 EFFICACY OF MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE IN PREVENTING SECONDARY LYMPHEDEMA AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY A. Zimmermann, M. Wozniewski, A. Szklarska, A. Lipowicz, A. Szuba Lymphedema is a common complication of axillary dissection for breast cancer. We investigated whether manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) could prevent or manage limb edema in women after breast-cancer surgery. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of MLD in the prevention and treatment of breast-cancer Manual Lymphatic Drainage or Lymphatic Drainage is gentle, noninvasive, rhythmical European massage technique designed to accelerate the movement of lymph in the body. The technique was developed in France during the 1930s by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid through clinical experience, while Manual Lymph Drainage After Mastectomy To complement the article "Vacuum Therapies: Mastectomy Recovery & Breast Summary: A certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) will allow you to network immediately after surgery