Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage: A Practical Guide:
- Second edition.
- ix, 143 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Preceded by Dr. Vodder's manual lymph drainage / Hildegard Wittlinger ... [et al.] ; translator, Ruth Gutberlet ; illustrator, Emil Wolfgang Hanns]. 2011. Translation of: Manuelle Lymphdrainage nach Dr. Vodder. 2. Aufl. 2016.
Includes bibliographical references (page 140) and index.
Anatomy and physiology of the circulation of the blood -- Anatomy of lymph vessels and lymph nodes -- Physiology of the lymphatic system, lymph, and interstitium -- Lymphedema -- Equilibrium and balance as the aim of the massage -- Indications and contraindications for manual lymph drainage -- Effect of manual lymph drainage on the smooth muscles of blood vessels and lymphangions -- Diagnostic examination and edema measurement -- Massage techniques -- Treatments of the individual parts of the body -- Special techniques -- Treatment model for secondary lymphedema -- Complementary treatments -- Historical background.