Tissue pathology
Read expert articles, clinical research, and training insights on Tissue pathology from Moving Lymph.
Why does MLD have such a profound effect on the Autonomic Nervous System?
Almost 50 years ago Prof. Dr. Paul Hutzschenreuter measured the effect of Dr Vodder's MLD on the sympathetic nervous system, noting a significant reduction in sympathetic activity within 5 minutes of beginning the MLD treatment. He coined the term sympatholytic which is now commonly used in lymphology.
Is it really fibrosis? Or is it thixotropic tissue change?
I had an email recently from a therapist who described her client as having deep pitting oedema and heavy fibrosis. Technically this is not possible. If the tissue is truly fibrotic then it really doesn't pit much any more. But in many ways they look and feel the same. So what is the difference and how can you tell ...
Wound Healing, Tissue Repair and Scar Formation; How Early Application of MLD Improves Visual and Functional Outcomes for Almost Everything
Accelerated Wound Healing with Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD). Learn how MLD promotes lymphangiogenesis, reduces scarring, and enhances tissue repair. Discover its role in accelerating acute wound healing and preventing chronic wounds like venous ulcers.
Breaking the Cycle of Inflammation with MLD, Effective Drug-free Therapy for Symptom Management in MCAS.
Explore how Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is influenced by environmental factors and how Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) helps reduce inflammation and manage symptoms effectively.
Elastic Taping; A Non-Drug Therapy with Potential to Prevent Chronic Post-Op Neuropathic Pain.
Discover how elastic taping techniques offer promising, drug-free relief for post-surgical pain and may help prevent chronic neuropathic complications. Explore evidence-based non-pharmacological pain management strategies, including Kinesio taping, for better post-op recovery and long-term outcomes.
Pain, Itch, and Inflammation; Why You Want to Scratch that Healing Scar
It's natural for us to touch, hug and stroke those we love. These caring actions don't just maintain our social networks, they are rooted in biological processes which ensure the skin remains healthy, and that immune reactions favour would healing and tissue repair. Recent research has illuminated the role of itch in the context of immune function, lymph formation, wound healing, and connective tissue homeostasis
The Cost of NOT doing MLD in Phase 2 Lymphoedema Management.
Learn why skipping Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) during lymphedema maintenance incurs a hidden cost on quality of life and symptom control. We analyze peer-reviewed evidence to show MLD's active role in promoting lymph flow, the need for continuous professional support, and tailored solutions for complex cases like leg lymphedema.
MLD vs Pressure Massage: Which One When?
Compare the physiological differences between MLD vs pressure massage. Learn how the body responds to each can inform clinical choices and understanding the mechanism that make MLD the treatment of choice in acute or chronic oedema, recovery, and chronic pain.
Why Lymph Flow Matters: Human Skin Lymphatics, Tissue Health, and the Power of MLD
Explore the cellular science behind MLD. Learn how human dermal lymphatics differ from mouse models and how manual therapy reverses tissue hypoxia and ECM fibrosis.
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