While there are multiple studies showing that MLD & CDT reduce the symptoms of inflammation and can reverse some fibrotic changes, there is

Just when you thought lymphology couldn't get any more fascinating, latest research show neuro-cellular connections inside lymph nodes

Manual Lymph Drainage, developed by Emil and Estrid Vodder over 80 years ago, has gained recognition around the world for its effectiveness

there is no such thing as a lymph gland, the parasympathetic nervous system can be directly simulated by MLD & MLD does not remove fat cells

The Basic Pre-Quiz is being updated. Here are the results on the 500 responses received

What will you do to raise #LymphoedemaAwareness this March?

What creates the fine contours of your body? Why do lymph nodes swell during infection? How does dehydration increase nocturnal micturition?

Lymph flow is required for the valves to form and function, and now we know that endothelial cells can ‘sense’ the flow and respond.

My issue is that therapists and clients pick up on studies like this and start thinking that it means we should do something different

Proper diaphragmatic breathing is essential to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and lymph vessel systems.

Could the inclusion of waving equidistant tapes over a large area of unaffected skin account for the better results observed during taping?

More than 20 years ago during my first training in lymphoedema management, I learned about lymphatic filariasis (LF), and I knew straight away where I wanted to work. 15 years in the clinic and 8 years in research later - during which time I realised that the key to everything is prevention - I started on a PhD in Myanmar, and 5 years ago set my sights on bringing prevention strategies to people affected by lymphoedema in developing countries. Two women affected by filariasis

People are often surprised when I start talking about MLD to resolve trigger points, or treat conditions like adhesive capsulitis and CRPS

I just did a quick search on the National Lymphoedema Practitioner Register #NLPR to see where people affected by lymphoedema have access therapist services. As expected people with the necessary training and skills are clustered in the metro areas and Melbourne and Sydney have over 50 therapists within a 100km radius of each city centre. Brisbane is not far behind with 48 Perth has 31. Everywhere else you will struggle to find more than a handful of therapists and even majo

Understanding that lymph nodes and vessels are so active in lymph flow and immune management, reinforces the need to treat holistically...

One of the most important things about this study is that it used self-reported-symptoms (SRS) to determine if lymphoedema was present,...

When I teach MLD we talk a lot about the way the body responds to stress. We're all familiar with the symptoms, sweaty palms, knotted stomac

Next time one of your clients tells you they don't have time to do their own self-treatment for lymphoedema - tell them it only takes 10 minutes! A recently published study conducted in Japan has shown that even 10-minutes a day can improve people's experience of their lymphedema ( 1 ). The program is based on the Japanese rajio taiso , a 3-minute national health program to encourage daily exercise which is broadcast several times a day on public TV and radio. An example of r

Our lovely Koby Blanchfield (Instructor) getting her techniques checked. Yes, we all go back to 'the source' for refinement and improvement no matter how long we have been teaching! One of the things that keeps the standard of training so high among our teachers. The Dr Vodder Akadamie hosts an International Teacher Meeting and Lymphology Conference every 18 months, so in alternative years we have "Winterdays" and "Summerdays". I was not looking forward to the Austrian Alps m

The study I am involved with through #CNTD on enhanced #self_care for people affected by moderate to severe #LymphaticFilariasis and #Podoconiosis related #lymphoedema has started in Ethiopia. We recruited our participants in November and then did a four-week follow-up in early December. The study methods are the same as in Bangladesh (see the post Lymphoedema in Rural Bangladesh), but the two countries and the patients are worlds apart. Information sessions for potential par