Lymphatic Drainage for the Orthopedic Patient (LDT)
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This module introduces you to the concept of lymph drainage, initially developed by Dr. Emil Vodder in Europe in 1932. The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body’s ability to detoxify and regenerate tissues. The lymphatic system filters out toxins and foreign substances, recovers crucial substances that have escaped from the blood and helps maintain a healthy immune system. Unlike the circulatory system, which uses the pumping action of the heart to circulate the blood, the lymphatic system relies upon hundreds of tiny muscular units called lymphangions to contract throughout the body to propel the lymph. The lymph can then eliminate waste products. When the action of these tiny muscular units is hindered, this can lead to the stagnation of lymphatic circulation. If the lymph circulation stagnates due to injury or infection, toxins accumulate and cellular metabolism is significantly compromised. The resulting increase in acid and toxins within the tissues causes pain, tension, and edema. These substances along with the edema need to be removed quickly from the interstitial fluid in order to promote proper tissue healing and restore proper pain-free movement.
The lymph drainage procedure involves the practitioner using subtle manual maneuvers to stimulate gentle wave-like movements, to aid in the recirculation of the lymphatic flow. With lymph drainage there is immediate and marked reduction of acute and chronic edema and hematomas, post-injury and after surgery. This course focuses on using lymph drainage technique for the treatment of head injuries, whiplash, sports injury, sprain strain injuries, post surgical and common orthopedic problems.
During the course we will teach you how to evaluate and treat the following body regions; the cranium, thoracic inlet, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, upper and lower extremities. Muscle guarding, fascial tension and joint restrictions can further magnify the problem. You will be taught how to integrate lymph drainage technique with other manual therapies (muscle energy, joint mobilization, strain and counterstrain, myofascial and cranial release techniques) and exercise therapy. You will see immediate changes in the patient’s pain level and functional ability. This is mostly a hands-on workshop course. We do provide a manual and reference sheets for you to take home for future study.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lymph system.
• Understand what lymph is and its function in the body.
• Describe the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of lymphodema.
• Understand common diagnostic procedures for lymphedema.
• Perform lymph drainage technique to help enhance the lymphatic flow throughout the body.
• Understand the clinical importance of lymph drainage technique and how to integrate it with other treatment modalities.
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