For health professionals in the aesthetic and plastic surgery space, achieving optimal client satisfaction involves a comprehensive, evidence-based post-operative recovery plan. While transient swelling is a usual and expected consequence of body-altering procedures, the management of early post-operative swelling and the integrity of the lymphatic system are paramount to skin rehabilitation, scar minimisation, and preventing long-term complications. MLD is rapidly emerging a

What happens in the gut does not stay in the gut. Instead, gut-derived signals, nutrients, microbes, toxins and immune messengers travel through the mesenteric lymphatics - the specialised lymph vessels that drain the intestines - to influence whole-body health. The Gut–Lymph Axis is now recognised as a major pathway for the regulation of inflammation, immune responses, metabolic health and even weight. This post highlights why the lymphatic system is essential for immunity a

The smell of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has long been synonymous with calm its essential oil diffused in clinics and homes alike for relaxation and sleep. But research shows this familiar smell conceals a potent pharmacological profile. Inflammation is the quiet architect of lymphatic dysfunction and Lavender’s essential oil contains a complex chemistry that directly targets inflammatory molecules involved in the development and persistence of lymphoedema.

When it comes to clinical practice, what matters most to real-world MLD therapists simply isn’t what’s being measured in “Level I evidence”. To understand this disconnect we need to revisit what evidence based practice really means. Evidence based therapy is a synthesis of research evidence, clinical experience and observation, in the context of the desired outcomes of the recipient. Relying on Level 1 evidence alone is just not enough. Yet systematic reviews and meta-analy

Across the world, people are living longer than ever before. By 2030, one in six people will be over the age of 60, and by 2050 the number of adults over 80 will triple to 426 million. While longevity is something to celebrate, it also brings challenges. MLD is well know for its benefits in managing lymphoedema, but but mounting evidence suggests it may also help address broader issues of healthy ageing, from skeletal muscular aches and pains to brain health.

Every year on July 24, International Self-Care Day reminds us that self-care is a 24/7 necessity, not a luxury. But while the word “self-care” may conjure images of spa days and scented candles, the reality is far more powerful, and essential for those living with chronic pain.

With greater anatomical variability than other body system, the lymphatic vasculature can be difficult to represent in standard textbook diagrams. New students of lymphatic therapies often struggle to understand and memorise the location of the lymph vessels and nodes, however observation and research on guided imagery in the classrooms show that it can enhance relaxation and receptivity to learning, and lead to greater subject mastery through embodied, sensory-rich learning.

Although most surgical wounds will heal well, almost half will result in persistent post-surgical pain, with as many as 40% of post-op patients reporting symptoms consistent with neuropathic pain. Physiologically different to usual post-surgical pain which resolves naturally as tissue healing progresses, neuropathic pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition that may persist long after wound healing has occurred, and can significantly reduce quality of life (1,2)

Explore how Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) promotes wound healing through lymphangiogenesis, improves tissue repair, and reduces chronic wound

As the prevalence of MCAS rises, there is an increasing demand for supportive therapies to manage symptoms and reduce the inflammatory load,

Misconceptions about the appropriate direction and pressure for lymphatic massage in lymphoedema abound, and a search of the world wide web

The unique structure and innervation of the facial skin contributes to specialised functions such as facial expressions and sensory percepti

mitigating excess scar formation is of paramount importance in allied health care, and MLD and Elastic Taping are two of the most effective

I had an email recently from a therapist who described her client as having deep #pitting_oedema and heavy #fibrosis. Technically this is...