…is the external application of medical treatment for the restoration, retention
or improvement of the body’s movement
and functional capabilities.
In some cases the therapist’s skills are augmented by natural physical stimulations such as heat, cold, pressure, radiation or electricity.
Manual lymphatic drainage is a special gentle form of massage that supports the function of the lymphatic system. The primary task of the lymphatic system is to direct tissue fluid into the body’s venous blood circulation.
The removal of tissue fluid via the lymphatic system normally takes place in every human being without the necessity of external influence.