Foundations of Manual Lymph Drainage

Professor Foldi is a worldwide renowned expert on lymphology - his outstanding work and publications have made him a founder and pioneer in lymphology. He has received numerous awards and honorary memberships from various international lymphology associations which underline the high regard in which he is held in the field of lymphology. Prof. Foldi has founded a clinic at Hinterzarten/Black Forest which specializes in lymphology, today he still works there as an advisor

"This book aims to describe the scientific principles that underline manual lymph drainage.""Treatment strokes and stroke sequences are then described for specific body areas, as well as hand placement, pressure and movement. These chapters, indeed the whole book, are extensively illustrated with photos and/or illustrations on nearly every page."Matthew Boylan. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society, June 2006

• 1.Anatomy of the Lymph Vessel System1.1The Lymph Vessel System1.2Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Regions1.3Important Lymph Node Groups and Their Tributary Regions 2.Interstitial Fluid and Lymph2.1Blood and Tissue Fluid Exchange2.2Circulation of Protein Molecules3.Lymph Formation and Lymph Flow: "Physiological Lymph Drainage”3.1Lymph Formation3.2Lymph Transport3.3The Lymphatic System's Safety Valve Function 4.Lymphatic System Insufficiency4.1High Volume Insufficiency or "Dynamic Insufficiency” 4.2Low Volume Insufficiency or "Mechanical Insufficiency” 4.3Safety Valve Insufficiency5.The Effect of Massage Upon Lymph Formation and the Lymphangiomotor Function5.1Manual Lymph Drainage and Lymph Formation5.2Manual Lymph Drainage and Lymphangiomotor Function6.Basic Principles of Manual Lymph Drainage6.1Massage Strokes6.2Performing Manual Lymph Drainage 6.3Indications and Contraindications of Manual Lymph Drainage(MLD) and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)6.4Massage Stroke Sequences for Different Treatment Areas 7.Treatment of Cervical Lymph Nodes and Their Tributary Regions 7.1Anatomical Foundations7.2 Treatment of the Neck and Shoulder Areas 7.3Treatment of the Back of the Head and the Nape of the Neck 7.4Treatment of the Face7.5Oral Cavity Drainage 8.Treatment of Axillary Lymph Nodes and Their Tributary Regions8.1Anatomical Foundations8.2Treatment of the Breast8.3Treatment of the Back 8.4Treatment of the Arm 9.Treatment of the Large, Deep Lymphatic Trunks9.1Anatomical Foundations9.2Treatment of the Abdomen 9.3Alternative Massage Strokes for Abdominal Drainage10.Treatment of Inguinal Lymph Nodes and Their Tributary Regions10.1Anatomical Foundations 10.2Treatment of the Inguinal Lymph Nodes10.3Treatment of the Abdominal Wall10.4Treatment of the Lumbar Region10.5Treatment of the Leg 11.Complete Decongestive Therapy - CDT11.1General11.2How Compression Therapy Works11.3Diagnostic Survey 11.4Further Physical Therapeutic Measures Within the CDT the FrameworkIndex