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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques Flashcards

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  1. Which breathing technique is incorporated into MLD to assist lymph transport through the thoracic duct?

    Answer: Deep diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing

    Deep diaphragmatic breathing creates pressure changes in the thoracic and abdominal cavities that act as a pump, accelerating lymph flow through the thoracic duct.

  2. During MLD, the therapist's working phase and resting phase should approximate which ratio?

    Answer: Work 50%, rest 50%

    The working and resting phases are approximately equal in MLD, mimicking the natural contraction-relaxation cycle of lymphangions.

  3. What is the primary purpose of treating the neck in every MLD session, even when the pathology is in the lower extremity?

    Answer: Because all lymph ultimately drains into the venous system at the neck (venous angles)

    Both the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct empty into the venous system at the neck, so clearing the terminus ensures the entire lymphatic system has an open outlet.

  4. The 'rerouting' concept in MLD refers to what clinical strategy?

    Answer: Redirecting lymph flow away from blocked or damaged nodes to functional alternate pathways

    Rerouting uses MLD strokes along collateral and anastomotic pathways to bypass compromised lymph node basins and direct fluid to healthy, functioning ones.

  5. Which patient position is generally preferred for MLD of the lower extremity to assist lymph drainage?

    Answer: Supine with the leg slightly elevated

    Supine positioning with gentle leg elevation uses gravity to assist lymph movement toward the inguinal region and minimizes additional hydrostatic pressure.

  6. Self-MLD (SMLD) programs taught to patients are designed to do what?

    Answer: Maintain the results achieved in clinical MLD sessions between appointments

    SMLD empowers patients to sustain decongestion between professional sessions by stimulating the same drainage pathways using simplified self-administered strokes.