Dr Vodders Manual Lymph Drainage : A Practical Guide (ORIGINAL PDF from Publisher)

Dr Vodders Manual Lymph Drainage : A Practical Guide (ORIGINAL PDF from Publisher)

written by Hildegard Wittlinger

This book serves as a clear and comprehensive introduction to the theory and application of MLD .

The material is presented well , is simple to follow and has superb visual information throughout , including full-color photos and illustrations . Any lymphoedema clinic should have a copy of this manual in their library , in my opinion .

— Elaine Stowe , Northern Ireland’s Northern Health and Social Care Trust .

This lavishly illustrated manual , written by the foremost experts on Dr. Emil Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) methods , gives step-by-step instructions on how to massage the lymph veins to promote smooth lymphatic flow . Comprehensive text is accompanied by full-color images that illustrate the basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems , as well as the numerous lymphedema-related swellings . The writers talk about the benefits and risks of Dr. Vodder’s approach as well as how it affects various body parts .

Features :

The most recent data on full decongestive therapy (CDT) , covering respiratory treatment , taping, compression therapy and other complementary techniques More than 200 colored pictures show the therapist’s hands in motion . Numerous suggestions are provided in every chapter, and there is ample room for individual notes . 50 review questions allow for independent study . Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage : A Practical Guide is a thorough, step-by-step reference for students , therapists and practitioners of lymphology , manual medicine, or physical therapy . The appendix includes an informative history of Dr. Vodder’s life and his contributions to the discipline .

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