An Introduction: The Lymphatic System As Applied To Manual Lymph Drainage

Health Professionals in South Africa will be given 1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) for watching this lecture

• Anyone with an interest in the lymphatic system eg cancer survivors (especially breast cancer)
• viewers that have lymphoedema, or know somebody with lymphoedema
• viewers who are about to have surgery/radiation/chemotherapy for cancer
• viewers who have had surgery/radiation/chemotherapy for cancer
• viewers who have had other surgeries/been in accidents/have particular medical conditions which can be aided by MLD treatments
• viewers who have problems with relaxing/insomnia
• viewers who have a problem with the functioning of their lymphatic system (e.g. they were born that way, or they have developed a problem later on). This usually manifests in SWELLING in various parts of the body, often in the legs and feet, and arms/hands.
• viewers who have a family member/friend/someone they are caring for, who has a problem with their lymphatic system
• viewers who have a general interest in the human body (lay people or health professionals)
• viewers who would like to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, which is often not emphasized during training as a health professional
• viewers who have found that there is a lot of information about MLD and the lymphatic system on the web, but that the source of the information is often unreliable, and the claims made, in terms of what benefits MLD can give one, are often untrue.
• viewers who are particularly interested in the effects that MLD can have on the lymphatic system-eg how does it help one to heal, how does it help with bruising and swelling?
• viewers who, for example, are already practising as a health professional in their field of expertise, but are interested in learning more about this system, and possibly are thinking about doing some training in MLD. i.e are broadening their skills.

• The importance of the lymphatic system
• The lymphatic system – an overview (structure (anatomy) and function (physiology)
• Comparison of blood circulation with lymphatic circulation, and the effects they have on each other
• Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage
• Techniques used in MLD (Vodder and Casley-Smith methods).