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Lymphatic drainage
Course-description:
Lymphatic drainage is a holistic approach to promoting a healthy lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a complex network of vessels and ducts that move fluid throughout the body and is responsible for moving toxins away from healthy cells and carrying germ-fighting materials to cells when they are under attack by viruses. Though fluid moves through the lymphatic system, it does not have its own pumping mechanism. Lymphatic drainage is a type of therapy that is intended to help the body produce a free-flowing lymphatic system.
Lymphatic drainage therapy consists of a manual massage, performed by a lymphatic drainage therapist. 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. Proponents of lymphatic drainage believe that the process will reduce blockages of the lymphatic system, which in turn promotes a healthier body.
When the lymphatic system becomes blocked, lymph nodes may become swollen. Further, the system fails to remove the body’s toxins and can even affect white blood cell counts. Lymphatic drainage is believed to reduce blockage, which promotes health in the lymphatic system as well as other bodily systems such as the circulatory, respiratory, muscular and endocrine systems. Some therapists believe that lymphatic drainage therapy can also reduce allergies, menstrual cramps, colds and other viruses.
Theoretical basics
- topographic anatomy, histology of the lymphatic system
- physiological and Physiologische und pathological state of blood and lymphatic vessels
Pathology
- System of oedemata, causes, development und treatment of oedemata
- Postoperative, posttraumatice, idiopathic oedemata
- Primary and secondary Lymphoedemata
- Oedemata with diseases of the rheumatic spectrum, Lipoedemata, Phleboedemata etc.
- Indications and Contraindications for treatments of the lymphatic system
Targetgroup:
Physiotherapists, masseurs