Manual therapy is a clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific active and/or passive hands-on techniques, in order to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures in the trunk, neck, and extremities.

Manual lymphatic drainage is a precise and gentle form of massage that helps mobilize the fluid and direct it to other pathways. Soft tissue mobilization is a type of massage used to release scar tissue and other tightness that might be contributing to the swelling. Sometimes massage is taught to patients or family members to carry out at home. They compared the results in two groups, one in which manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) was performed and one in which it was not, over a defined period (i.e., immediate postoperative to 3 weeks postoperative). They found that both groups showed minimal fluid reduction during the first week after surgery. Self Manual Lymph Drainage for Lower Extremity Simple and easy to perform manual techniques are an integral part of the self-management program. In this stage, the patients have completed the intensive phase with the lymphedema therapist, and are familiar with the pressures and techniques used in Manual Lymph Drainage. The Lymphatic System Anatomical Chart illustrates internal iliac lymph node, as well as the lymph nodes and vessels of the stomach, pancreas, spleen, binary tract, small intestive, inguinal region, pelvis, and the posterior wall of the abdomen.Measures 20x26in.. Printed in the USA by Anatomical Chart Company. Manual Lymphatic Drainage - an effective treatment for lymphoedemas By Neil B Piller and Jan Douglass In this article, Neil B Piller and Jan Douglass report on some studies that have indicated objectively how a specific type of lymphatic massage can help people at risk of and with lymphoedema. They emphasise, however, ble to manual acceleration of lymph drainage. However, people with specific medical conditions need to consult their physicians. Doctors must be instructed that manual acc