Manual lymphatic drainage is a specific technique for draining the liquid acumulated in the tissues and of the lymph through the lymphatic vessels. It is a specific action over the tissues of the deep layers of the skin.
The effect is not only the drainage of the acumulated liquids, but also a deep state of relaxation of the nervous system as well as a natural activation of the defence functions of the body.

Applications for esthetical indications: acne, cellulitis (fat accumulation, mainly in the legs), and treatment of abnormal scars.
Medical indications: Linfedems or lymphostatic oedemas (swelling of lymphatic origin). Pregnancy oedemas. Oedemas of premenstrual origin.
Phleboedemas (Oedemas originated in circulatory deficiencies). Post operation and post traumatic oedemas. Chronical bronchitis. Bronchial asma. Constipation. Migraine. Trigeminal neuralgia.

SUPERIOR COURSE IN MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Subjects and their contents

1. Anatomofisiological bases		Introduction and historical context. Concept of cell and tissue. Circulatory system: anatomy and physiology. Immune effects: powers the immune system by indirect action. When the tissues drain better, it assures a better flow of the defence cells to all tissues.
2. Anatomofisiological bases II		Lymphatic system: anatomy and physiology.
3. Manual Lymphatic Drainage I		Indications of the Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Contraindications. General effects of the manual lymphatic drainage. Generalities about manipulations. Basic manoeuvres and movements in manual lymphatic drainage.
4. Applied Pathology		Oedemas: location, causes, classification, clinical course, treatment. Cellulitis.
5. Manual Lymphatic Drainage II		Treatment of the various body parts. Neck and shoulders.
6. Manual Lymphatic Drainage III		Face and head.
7. Manual Lymphatic Drainage IV		Lower limb, front side. Thorax.
8. Manual Lymphatic Drainage V		Abdomen. Upper limb. Back. Generalities about the manipulations. Basic handlings and movements in manual lymphatic drainage.
9. Manual Lymphatic Drainage VI		Lumbar. Lower limb, back side. Organization of a session. Special manipulations.

Length of course: 150 hrs.

Successful completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist", and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.

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