Table of Contents

Part I Theoretical Basics of Manual Lymph Drainage
1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulation of Blood
2 Anatomy of Lymph Vessels and Lymph Nodes
3 Physiology of the Lymphatic System, Lymph, and Interstitium
4 Lymphedema

Part II Manual Lymph Drainage
5 Equilibrium and Balance as the Aim of Massage
6 Indications and Contraindications for Manual Lymph Drainage
7 Effect of Manual Lymph Drainage on the Smooth Muscles of Blood Vessels and Lymphangions
8 Diagnostic Examination and Edema Measurement

Part III The Technique of Manual Lymph Drainage
9 Massage Techniques
10 Treatments of the Individual Parts of the Body
11 Special Techniques
12 Treatment Model for Secondary Lymphedema

Part IV Complementary Treatments
13 Complementary Treatments

Part V Historical Background
14 Historical Background