Lymphatic Facilitation, also called Lymphatic Massage or Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM), is a form of massage used to increasing the healing process and the function of the nervous, lymph and muscular systems. Lymph is a clear colorless fluid comprised of water, cellular components, fatty acids, and proteins. Its function is to move these components back to the blood, balance the body's fluids, and remove bacteria from the system. Lymph circulation is improved through gentle, slow, rhythmic movements made in a specific direction and progression on the patient's body. LDM is most commonly used to treat lymphedema. It is also effective in the treatment of colitis, edema, colds, arthritis, allergy conditions, psoriasis and sinus conditions. Increased occurrence of lymphedema in the United States has increased the practice of LDM.
Alexander Von Winiwarter, a Belgian surgeon, developed techniques to treat swollen arms and legs in the 1890s. Emil and Astid Vodder further developed Von Winiwarter's techniques in the 1930s in a system called manual lymph drainage (MLD). LDM practiced in the United States today was modeled after MLD. MLD is also currently practiced in North America and Europe. In the 1970s Michael and Ethel Foldi, two Hungarian physicians, developed Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) by combining MLD with other therapies. CDT is aimed at treating lymphedema through bandaging, exercise, skin care, and massage. <span> </span> LDM is an excellent form of therapy for the many conditions discussed above. However, there are certain conditions that are contraindicative of LDM. These include malignant tumors, phlebitis, infection, thrombosis and major heart problems. It is also important that LDM be used with extreme caution in any condition that can be complicated or exacerbated by increased lymph circulation. Examples of these types of conditions are asthma, congestive heart failure, thyroid conditions, kidney disorders, menstruation and cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. It is also recommended by the National Lymphedema Network that patients taking anticoagulants for vascular disease be screened for blood clots prior to treatment with close monitoring. If pain or infection occurs associated with lymphatic drainage, treatment should be discontinued until it is resolved.
<span>Massage therapists, nurses, naturopathic physicians, occupational therapists, and osteopaths practice LDM. A variety of institutions offer training programs throughout the country for the practice of LDM. These training programs usually entail between 30-130 class hours.</span>
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Before you clean and sanitize items in a three-compartment sink, make sure that you clean and sanitize each sink and drain board. There are 5 steps for cleaning and sanitizing in a 3-compartment sink.
Use the sink in the following manner:
In the 1st compartment, wash with a clean detergent solution at or above 110˚F or at the temperature specified by the detergent manufacturer.
In the 2nd compartment, rinse with hot clean water.
In the 3rd compartment, sanitize with a sanitizing solution mixed at a concentration specified on the manufacturer’s label or by immersing in hot water at or above 171˚F for 30 seconds. Test the chemical sanitizer concentration by using an appropriate test kit.
Rinse, scrape, or soak all items before washing them.
Providing treatment for minor and moderate injuries can save days on recovery time hence controlling the outcome of the injury. Rest and ice bag massage is about the first and vital treatments given while avoiding movement of the injured part and heat so as to not inflate the injury thereby increasing the healing time for natural repair.
