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Review
. 2024 Sep 2;29(9):438-440.
doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.0101.

An overview of manual lymphatic drainage

Sarah Jane Palmer  1
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Review

An overview of manual lymphatic drainage

Sarah Jane Palmer. Br J Community Nurs. .

Abstract

Manual lymphatic drainage is an advanced therapy that enhances the movement of lymph via a gentle form of massage. In this article, Sarah Jane Palmer provides an overview of manual lymphatic drainage as a treatment for lymphoedema, and summarises the latest research in the area.

Keywords: lymphoedema; manual lymphatic drainage; specialist therapy.

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