Drainage
lymphatic

Lymphatic drainage in physiotherapy is a specific technique that aims to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system, helping to reduce swelling and promote lymphatic circulation. The lymphatic system is essential for removing waste, toxins and excess fluid from body tissues, but it can sometimes be disrupted by injury, surgery, circulatory problems or other medical conditions.

Lymphatic drainage is carried out by specially trained physiotherapists, using gentle, rhythmic and repetitive movements to stimulate the circulation of lymph in the lymphatic system. These gentle movements help to move excess fluid to the lymph nodes, where it can be filtered and eliminated from the body more efficiently.

This technique is commonly used to treat oedema (swelling) caused by trauma, circulatory disorders, surgery, lymphoedema (accumulation of lymphatic fluid due to an alteration in the lymphatic system) and other medical conditions.

Physiotherapy lymph drainage can offer benefits such as reducing swelling, reducing pain, improving tissue healing and promoting general wellbeing. It is generally carried out in a gentle and painless way, making it a safe and effective therapeutic approach to help patients better manage problems related to the lymphatic system.