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Terms in this set (19)
-Stationary Circle
What are the 4 basic
-Rotary Technique
strokes of Vodder-method
-Pump Technique
MLD?
-Scoop Technique
-Gentle, predominantly circular stretching of the skin
What are the common
-Pressure phase
characteristics of the 4
-Relaxation phase (pressure-free)
MLD techniques?
-Application rate of 1/sec, 5-7 repetitions /area
-Improvement of lymph capillary uptake
-Increase of lymphangio activity
What are the effects of
-Soothing effect
MLD?
-Analgesic effect
-Redirection of fluid around blocked areas
-acute cellulitis,
-untreated congestive heart failure (CHF - cardiac
General: (4) Absolute
edema),
Contraindications
-acute untreated DVT,
-fever
General: (2) Relative -malignant disease (active cancer)
Contraindications -renal dysfunction
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-General
-Cardiac arrhythmia
Neck Contraindications -Hyperthyroidism
-Hypersensitivity of the carotid sinus
-Arteriosclerosis + clients over age 60
-General
-Pregnancy
-Menstrual Period (relative to patient's comfort)
-Recent abdominal surgery (6 mos or less)
-Radiation fibrosis, R. colitis, R. cystitis
-Post pelvic DVT (6 mos or less)
-Crohn's Disease
Abdomen -Diverticulitis & diverticulosis
Contraindications -Liver cirrhosis
-Abdominal aortic aneurysm
-Unexplained pain
-Implanted devices (drains, feeding tubes, colostomy
bags, morphine pumps)
-Others (hernia, mesh implants, cysts, fibroids, IUD -
less or no work)
-General
-Osteoporosis
Deep techniques on the
-Radiation fibrosis
trunk contraindications:
-Bone metastases (bone cancer)
-Anti-hormone therapy
To stimulate deeper situated lymphatic structures -
Why is abdominal MLD thoracic duct (passes through the diaphragm then
combined with deep empties into the subclavian vein), cisterna chyli,
diaphragmatic breathing? lumbar trunks, pelvic & lumbar lymph nodes & organ
structures with their lymphatic systems
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100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated (Actual
Exam) 2025\2026
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Terms in this set (19)
-Stationary Circle
What are the 4 basic
-Rotary Technique
strokes of Vodder-method
-Pump Technique
MLD?
-Scoop Technique
-Gentle, predominantly circular stretching of the skin
What are the common
-Pressure phase
characteristics of the 4
-Relaxation phase (pressure-free)
MLD techniques?
-Application rate of 1/sec, 5-7 repetitions /area
-Improvement of lymph capillary uptake
-Increase of lymphangio activity
What are the effects of
-Soothing effect
MLD?
-Analgesic effect
-Redirection of fluid around blocked areas
-acute cellulitis,
-untreated congestive heart failure (CHF - cardiac
General: (4) Absolute
edema),
Contraindications
-acute untreated DVT,
-fever
General: (2) Relative -malignant disease (active cancer)
Contraindications -renal dysfunction
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-General
-Cardiac arrhythmia
Neck Contraindications -Hyperthyroidism
-Hypersensitivity of the carotid sinus
-Arteriosclerosis + clients over age 60
-General
-Pregnancy
-Menstrual Period (relative to patient's comfort)
-Recent abdominal surgery (6 mos or less)
-Radiation fibrosis, R. colitis, R. cystitis
-Post pelvic DVT (6 mos or less)
-Crohn's Disease
Abdomen -Diverticulitis & diverticulosis
Contraindications -Liver cirrhosis
-Abdominal aortic aneurysm
-Unexplained pain
-Implanted devices (drains, feeding tubes, colostomy
bags, morphine pumps)
-Others (hernia, mesh implants, cysts, fibroids, IUD -
less or no work)
-General
-Osteoporosis
Deep techniques on the
-Radiation fibrosis
trunk contraindications:
-Bone metastases (bone cancer)
-Anti-hormone therapy
To stimulate deeper situated lymphatic structures -
Why is abdominal MLD thoracic duct (passes through the diaphragm then
combined with deep empties into the subclavian vein), cisterna chyli,
diaphragmatic breathing? lumbar trunks, pelvic & lumbar lymph nodes & organ
structures with their lymphatic systems
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