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Jan 55 min read
Obesity Matters: How do You Know if You are Overweight and Why Jumping on the Scales May be a Bad Idea.
As many of us resolve to lose weight this year, it’s vital to consider how success is measured to avoid unrealistic goals and setbacks.
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Dec 19, 202411 min read
Breaking the Cycle of Inflammation with MLD, Effective Drug-free Therapy for Symptom Management in MCAS.
As the prevalence of MCAS rises, there is an increasing demand for supportive therapies to manage symptoms and reduce the inflammatory load,
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Dec 6, 20245 min read
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Why Laughing is Good for Your Lymphatic System
The benefits of talking, laughing, and crying extend far beyond mere emotional expression. These natural acts enhance lymph flow, support ve
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Nov 9, 20246 min read
A Pressing Matter: What is the Right Pressure in Lymphatic Massage?
Misconceptions about the appropriate direction and pressure for lymphatic massage in lymphoedema abound, and a search of the world wide web
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Oct 10, 20245 min read
The Unique Innervation of Facial Skin: Why MLD Facials are So Good.
The unique structure and innervation of the facial skin contributes to specialised functions such as facial expressions and sensory percepti
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Aug 9, 20245 min read
The Crucial Role of Mechanical Forces in Wound Healing and Scar Minimisation
mitigating excess scar formation is of paramount importance in allied health care, and MLD and Elastic Taping are two of the most effective
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Jul 12, 20246 min read
The complex interactions that control lymph flow, and how Dr Vodder's MLD exploits them
Lymphatic muscle cells are unique in the body, functioning like both smooth muscle and cardiac cells simultaneously.
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May 13, 20245 min read
Why does MLD have such a profound effect on the Autonomic Nervous System?
Almost 50 years ago Prof. Dr. Paul Hutzschenreuter measured the effect of Dr Vodder's MLD on the sympathetic nervous system, noting a signif
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Jan 16, 20245 min read
Navigating the Medical Publishing Maze - How we Published our Long-COVID Case Report
Ask any Lymphatic Therapist where you can find research articles on any of the hundreds of conditions that benefit from MLD, and they will s
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Jan 10, 20245 min read
MLD and dementia, one OT's experience. by Delbar Mehta.
Understanding the role of the glymphatic system in neurodegenerative diseases opens up new avenues for therapeutic interventions and reinfor
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Dec 13, 20239 min read
Why Elastic Tape Is a Game Changer for Phase 2 Lymphoedema Management
The populatory of elastic taping among athletes and health professionals is visible across our sporting screens, and the use of elastic tape
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Sep 30, 20235 min read
Lymphatic pathways, mapping your dynamic immune highway.
In 30+ years of teaching lymphology, the topic most students struggle with in the beginning is the lymph pathways.
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Sep 12, 20233 min read
MLD & the mechanics of skin-health
Lymphoedema is a skin disease. Untreated high protein oedema induces connective tissue changes, leading to significant skin pathology such
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Aug 16, 20233 min read
Stretching, lymph-angiogenesis and MLD
New initial lymph vessels grow according to the interstitial fluid pressure and strain on the fibres in the ECM. Fluid movement is crucial t
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Jul 11, 20234 min read
Lymphoscintigraphy guided MLD
The intervention group then had a second treatment where the MLD was modified according to the individual imaging, while the control group h
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May 17, 20233 min read
Revival of the World's Best Kept Beauty Secret
MLD helps to minimize bruising and hematoma formation and reduce pain and discomfort associated with plastic or cosmetic surgery. By quickly
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Apr 1, 20233 min read
From Manila to Perth and Back
Adrian first became interested in lymphoedema management when his Grandmother suffered with swelling later in life. As a Physio, and appalle
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Mar 26, 20236 min read
Does MLD make everything better?
Well obviously, not EVERYTHING, but ask that question of the client at the centre of this case study and they would give you a big "YES" and
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Mar 10, 20233 min read
Frozen shoulder - pain free in two treatments with Applied MLD.
Dr Vodder’s MLD uses gentle, repetitive skin movements to bring about change in the connective tissue.
MLD stimulates the meissner’s corpus
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Jan 8, 20235 min read
Critical appraisal skills - the missing link for Therapists
The demand for level 1 studies is largely driven by academic needs, rather than tangible, clinically relevant outcomes.
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