Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage : A Practical Guide, Paperback by Wittlinger, Hildegard; Wittlinger, Dieter; Wittlinger, Andreas; Wittlinger, Maria, ISBN 3132411442, ISBN-13 9783132411449, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

This guide describes Dr. Emil Vodder's technique for manual lymph drainage and how to massage the lymph vessels to stimulate smooth lymphatic flow. It describes the anatomy and physiology of the circulation of the blood, the anatomy of lymph vessels and lymph nodes, the physiology of the lymphatic system, lymph, and interstitium, and lymphedema; manual lymph drainage, including equilibrium and balance as the aim of massage, indications and contraindications, effects on the smooth muscles of blood vessels and lymphangions, and diagnostic examination and edema measurement; massage techniques, treatments for individual parts of the body, special techniques, and a treatment model for secondary lymphedema; complementary treatments like compression therapy and respiratory therapy; and the historical background. This edition has been revised to incorporate recent scientific findings of fundamental research in lymphology. Online access to an is included. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()