Symptom ManagementInformational

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle skin massage that helps move excess fluid from swollen areas of the body. It can be used as one of the treatments for lymphedema, when there is a buildup of fluid that can be caused by cancer or cancer treatments.

Whether you have lymphedema or are curious to learn what manual lymphatic drainage is, this webinar will cover the following:

  • History and founder of MLD
  • What is a MLD treatment
  • Who can practice MLD
  • What a MLD treatment would look like
  • Benefits of MLD through your cancer journey
  • MLD and Lymphedema
  • Where and how to find a MLD therapist

Facilitators: Bethany Weir, RMT & Rona Bimeda, RMT, of Bayview Sheppard RMT

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