Content
- Lectures: 10 hours
- Exercises 20 hours
- Independent work: 60 hours
Subject carrier
Description
1. Historical background of method development, general information and characteristics of Dr Vodder’s MLD technique.
2. Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic-vascular system
2.1. Lymphatic vascular system
2.1.1. Initial lymphatic vessels
2.1.2. Lymph nodes
2.1.3. Large lymphatic vessels
2.2. Lymph and lymph-obligatory load
2.3. Lymphatic pathways
2.3.1. Lymphatic pathways of the lower extremities
2.3.2. Lymphatic pathways of the upper extremities
2.3.3. Drainage from the thorax
2.3.4. Drainage from the mammary gland
2.3.5. Efferent lymphatics of the head and neck area
2.4. The Starling equilibrium
2.5. Edema:
2.5.1. Dynamic edema
2.5.2. Lymphostatic edema
2.6. Functions of the lymphatic system
3. Indications and contraindications for MLD
4. Creating the environment for optimal treatment and basic principles of performing MLD
5. Basic MLD techniques:
5.1. Stationary circles
5.2. Pump technique
5.3. Scoop technique
6. Treatment of individual body parts:
6.1. Treatment of the neck
6.2.Treatment of the arm
6.3. Treatment of the leg
6.4. Special techniques for the knee
6.5. Special techniques for the wrist
