Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Overview

This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of the theory and practical skills required to perform a manual lymphatic drainage massage, and where manual lymphatic drainage massage fits in over all with complex physical therapies. On completion of this module students will have gained the skills necessary to competently perform a full body manual lymphatic drainage massage.

Content

History and manual lymphatic drainage

Complex physical therapies

Contraindictions

Equipment

Professional techniques

Basic lymphatic anatomy

Massage techniques

Massage sequences lymphedema

Pre-requisites

Massage therapy 1, 2

Remedial massage 1, 2

Anatomy and physiology 1

Assessment

Assessment for this subject may include a combination of the following:

Practical assessment and/or logbook

Final exam