CLT Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques

Question 1

Who developed the original Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) technique in the 1930s?

Accepted Answer

Emil and Estrid Vodder

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Robert Lauche

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Hildegard Wittlinger

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Michael Foeldi

Question 2

What is the correct pressure range used in Manual Lymphatic Drainage strokes?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 30–40 g/cm² (very light skin-stretching pressure)

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50–100 mmHg (deep tissue level)

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30–45 mmHg (moderate pressure)

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No measurable pressure — purely contactless

Question 3

In the Vodder MLD technique, which basic stroke is applied in a circular, skin-stretching motion on the lymph nodes themselves?

Accepted Answer

Stationary circles

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Pump technique

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Rotary technique

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Scoop technique

Question 4

Why must MLD always begin proximally (near the trunk) before treating the distal extremity?

Accepted Answer

To clear space in proximal collectors so distal fluid has a pathway to flow into

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To warm up the therapist's hands

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Because distal tissue is more sensitive

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To assess for contraindications in the limb

Question 5

The Foeldi MLD method's 'effleurage' finishing strokes differ from opening strokes in that they are applied in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Proximal to distal as gentle gliding strokes

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Distal to proximal only

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In random circular patterns

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Perpendicular to lymph flow

Question 6

During MLD of the upper extremity, which node group is treated first after the neck nodes?

Accepted Answer

Axillary nodes

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Epitrochlear nodes

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Infraclavicular nodes

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Wrist nodes