Manual lymphatic drainage and vascular-tissue manual dynamization (DVTM) are gentle and specific circulatory massage techniques designed to stimulate the lymphatic and venous systems, promote toxin elimination, oxygenate tissues, and reduce swelling.
Particularly useful in a post-surgery context, these practices offer multiple benefits for optimal recovery.
The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage and DVTM in post-surgery care
After surgery, the body often undergoes trauma that can lead to swelling (edema), pain, and a feeling of heaviness. DVTM lymphatic drainage helps to:
Reduce edema and hematomas: By promoting lymphatic and venous circulation, this technique helps decrease fluid accumulation in tissues, especially around traumatized areas.
Improve venous return: By specifically targeting key venous areas to prevent congestion.
Accelerate healing: By enhancing nutrient supply and eliminating cellular waste.
Alleviate pain: Gentle stimulation of affected areas provides a soothing effect.
Prevent complications: Such as fibrosis, scar adhesions, and venous stasis.
Surgical Procedures Benefiting from Lymphatic Drainage and DVTM
Lymphatic drainage combined with DVTM is recommended for various types of surgery, including:
Orthopedic Surgery
Knee, hip, ankle, or shoulder prosthesis: These procedures traumatize surrounding tissues and often result in significant edema. Lymphatic drainage, combined with DVTM, helps drain excess fluid while stimulating venous return, preventing joint stiffness, and improving tissue oxygenation, thus speeding up rehabilitation.
Complex fractures, ligament reconstruction, or meniscus injuries: After a stabilization or reconstruction procedure, these techniques help reduce hematomas and edema, providing a sensation of lightness in the entire lower limb. They also prepare tissues for better mobility, enhance healing, and relieve pain.
The Collaboration Between DVTM Lymphatic Drainage and Physiotherapy
To optimize post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation, DVTM lymphatic drainage can complement physiotherapy sessions.
While these techniques reduce edema and prepare tissues, physiotherapy focuses on mobilization, muscle strengthening, and joint function restoration. This complementary approach allows for:
Better tissue preparation before exercises.
Reduced pain during movement.
A faster overall rehabilitation process.
Oncological Surgery
Breast cancer treatment: Lymphatic drainage and DVTM can prevent or treat lymphedema and reduce tension by stimulating the creation of new lymphatic and venous connections (anastomoses) to improve circulation and prevent upper limb swelling.
Testicular cancer treatment: Lymphatic drainage and DVTM can help prevent and treat the development of leg swelling following the removal of certain lymph nodes.
Gynecological Surgery
For surgeries in the gynecological sphere such as hysterectomy, uterine fibroid (myoma) removal, or endometriosis treatment, lymphatic drainage and DVTM accelerate the resorption of hematomas and inflammatory areas, stimulate healing, prevent post-surgical adhesions, and restore good tissue quality and mobility, reducing the risk of persistent pelvic pain.
Plastic and cosmetic Surgery
Liposuction: To reduce swelling and prevent skin irregularities by promoting even fluid distribution.
Abdominoplasty: To minimize edema and stimulate rapid healing through improved circulation.
My expertise dedicated to your well-being
As a practitioner specializing in DVTM manual lymphatic drainage, I offer my experience and expertise to support your recovery. My personalized approach considers your specific needs and recovery goals.
Located in Chêne-Bourg, Geneva, my practice is dedicated to your health and comfort.
Feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and discover how these techniques can transform your recovery into a smoother and more restorative experience.
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