lymphatic drainage study guide Flashcards
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- a gentle, rhythmic style of massage that mimics the action of the lymphatic system
How does LDM stimulate the immune system?
It helps move stagnant tissue fluid out of tissues and into the lymphatic vessels
LDM works by moving the clients ____ in different directions
skin
Parasympathetic state and the effects on the body
slows heart rate and breathing, relaxes muscles, and allows organs to resume normal functioning
Sympathetic state and the effects on the body
reduces the “fight to flight response” to stress
Describe massage style/ movements of LDM
very light, gentle, and strictly paced (relaxing)
Movements not used for LDM
long strokes, heavy pressure, rapid motions (percussion), or pain/ discomfort
Edema
- Excess fluid that causes swelling
Things that contribute to temporary edema
- too much salt in the diet which causes fluid retention
- consumption of too much fluid
2 types of lymphedema disease
1) Congenital/ primary lymphedema
2) Obstructive/ secondary lymphedema
Causes of primary lymphedema
malformation of blood and/or lymph vessels
Causes of secondary lymphedema
obstruction due to infection, injury, irradiation, or surgery
Symptoms of chronic lymphedema
pain, heat, redness, and more edema
lymph fluid
- consists of water, electrolytes, and proteins
interstitial fluid
- bathes/ nourishes the tissue cells
lymphocytes
- immune cells that are distributed throughout the body
Where do B- cells originate and mature?
in the bones
Which are the helper cells in which produce antibodies?
B- cells help and T-cells produce antibodies
Where do T- cells originate and mature?
bone marrow, but travel to thymus
Flap valves
- little doorways that allow fluid to enter the lymphatic system
function of lymph nodes, nodules, and tonsils
filter lymph and destroy microorganisms that may be dangerous to the body
Afferent vessels
- carry lymph toward the nodes
