Comparative study of the manual lymphatic drainage technique performed in the skeleton and direct hemibody through Power Lab

Abstract

The Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a technique that related to the lymphatic system, promoting circulatory stimulation quickly and comprehensively. Aiming to accelerate cells and metabolic waste by eliminating toxins, provide pain relief and edema. The objective of this study was to analyze if there is increased blood and lymphatic flow through the technique applied starting from the right hemisphere or from the left hemisphere, being monitored by Power Lab equipment, measuring the results and possible changes in vital signs. This is a clinical, randomized, primary study held in one place. Were selected 30 voluntary females from 20 to 35 years old, nonsmokers, sedentary and without complaints of edema or pain in the lower limbs (LL). The practical part was held inside the campus of Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM) campus, at a 2nd floor’s lab. A single MLD with 30 minutes of duration was applied on the lower limbs, and the data were analyzed by Power Lab to measure vital signs. After signing the term of Informed Consent (IC) and an evaluation form. The results obtained demonstrated little differences related to decrease in cardiac output and blood pressure, but not enough to considerate significant at the final results, leaving the choice of which and how the procedure will be applied for the professional.