Manual Lymph Drainage & Complete Decongestive Therapy

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a special treatment technique that utilizes lymphatic pathways to empty and decompress fluid-filled areas, allowing limbs to return to normal or near-normal size. Compression (Decongestive) Therapy is often used in conjunction with with an MLD treatment. In this technique, multiple layers of low-stretch bandages are applied to the limb in order to achieve a graded compression to prevent the area from refilling with evacuated fluid. In a later phase of treatment, compression garments may be worn.