What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage-Massage?
Category: Physical Therapy
Lymphatic drainage therapy consists of a manual massage performed by a lymphatic drainage therapist or as appropriate can be self-massaged. A lymphatic drainage massage primarily focuses on specific lymph nodes and points of the body, as well as the natural flow of the lymphatic system.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water retention in hands and feet | 7 | 0 | |
| Facial swelling/puffiness | 2 | 0 | |
| Fluid retention (edema) | 2 | 0 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Manual Lymphatic Drainage-Massage
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped going to Manual Lymphatic Drainage-Massage
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
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