Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)— Indications. Manual Lymph Drainage is indicated for a variety of conditions as it both affects and acts upon the diverse physiological functions of the human body. It is an alternative or key supplement to the many forms of physical therapies available today. The LMT Success Group has put together a succinct and affordable two-day continuing education program that will give you the knowledge and ability to immediately incorporate manual lymphatic drainage into your practice. This class is geared specifically to the massage professional and deals strictly with manual lymphatic drainage. This type of edema is called lymphodynamic edema, and requires other forms of therapy due to the fact that it is a chemical imbalance. (Kasseroller, R., Compendium of Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage, Haug, Heidelberg, 1998) INDICATIONS: Lymphatic drainage massage is a profound technique to help increase lymph flow. Lymphatic drainage is an important part of lympdoedema treatment. It's a form of massage that helps stimulate the lymphatic system and encourages the flow of lymph fluid. This encourages lymph to drain out of the affected area into an area that drains normally. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a Manual lymphatic drainage—it may sound quite clinical, even a bit unpleasant, but for those who've undergone the treatment while in the capable hands of an esthetician, it's the holy grail of skincare procedures, encouraging cell renewal, enhancing skin tone, and decreasing puffiness. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a light but very specific hands-on therapy designed to reduce lymph swelling by enhancing lymphatic drainage. MLD therapists are trained in the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system to facilitate lymph drainage of the vessels. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a technique that is very specific in direction, stroke, and pressure in order to effectively move fluid out of a swollen area. Lymphatic Ma