In this study, the manual lymphatic drainage is applied by experienced physical therapists 5 days in a row for 30 minutes each after and/or before the surgery. Understanding the biology of the lymphatic system and the mechanism of movement the lymph travels by, allows the clinician an opportunity to assist in the return of functionality and homeostasis and fluid balance. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a form of physical therapy with the primary goal of accelerating lymphatic drainage. This can result in a build up of fluid around areas in the body, creating pain, skin trauma, inflammation and poor healing. When an imbalance, disorder, disease or injury/trauma occurs in the body, the lymphatic system is often the first to become dysfunctional. To collect macromolecules and waste materials from the interstitial fluid (the fluid that floats between cells) To filter toxins, bacteria and cellular debris from the body the lymphatic system is the transport for and is responsible for some aspects of our innate immunity and also our adaptive immunity To transport digestive lipids and fat soluble nutrients around the body To return protein and fluids to the vascular system after it has escaped, restoring homeostasis and fluid balance The functions of the lymphatic system are: Unlike the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system does not have a heart, but rather relies sympathetically on the cardiac rhythm or blood flow, to circulate around the body. It is made up of capillaries, pre-collectors, collectors, trunks, ducts, lymph nodes and other lymph organs. The lymphatic system is a parallel network linked to the body’s cardiovascular system.
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