2025 has been a magnificent year for us at MLDUK. To close out this year and bring us into 2026, we have a 13-part series: The Story of MLDee!
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of MLDUK, Frin (Social Media Manager) and Sue Wells (MLD Practitioner, MLDUK Committee Member) met with one of the founding members of the organisations, Dee Jones, to talk about the first steps of MLDUK, the history of manual lymphatic drainage, the practice’s many applications and her career in MLD.
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Did you know that we are 30 years old? MLDUK was formed in 1995 and remains one of the principal associations for UK-based practitioners of Manual Lymphatic Drainage #manuallymphaticdrainage #mldinsured #mld #mldqualified #mlduk #lymphoedema #lymphatics
Use our online directory to find a therapist near you! Just enter your hometown and see who is based nearby.
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Following the removal of lymph nodes and radiation therapy, Secondary Lymphoedema can affect breast cancer patients in the arm, chest and trunk.
This causes additional pain, discomfort and anxiety but it can be successfully treated and managed with MLD.
Symptoms of Secondary Lymphoedema can include:
💧 swelling, feeling of fullness/heaviness
🪢 tightness and stretching of the skin
🦵 reduced movement of the joints
🏜️ thickening and dryness of the skin
🤕 discomfort or pain
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There are many more benefits of MLD than these nine but here are the headlines.
Save this for later and take it with you through your MLD treatment journey to make sure you're getting the highest quality care. #manuallymphaticdrainage #lymphatics #lymphoedema #mlduk #mld
Lymphoedema doesn't need to halt your gym progress. In fact, working out can help improve your quality of life while managing lymphoedema.
Last year, we heard from Dr Joshila Devile, specialist-oncology and lymphoedema specialist, whose multi-factor approach involves exercise as therapy to help maximise the benefits felt by MLD.
What is your favourite way to get exercise in? #manuallymphaticdrainage #mld #mlduk #lymphoedema #lymphatics
MLDUK registered therapists are reviewed every two years to ensure their technique is of a high standard and they can practice safely.
Find a therapist in your area via our website.
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A healthy lymph system helps with...
💧draining excess fluid
💪 easier movement
🩹 reduced pain
🫀 better recovery/healing
Have you undergone MLD treatment? What other benefits have you felt? #manuallymphaticdrainage #mld #mlduk #lymphoedema #lymphatics
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is gentle, skin-deep and relaxing.
Treatments stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce swelling and remove excess fluid.
Find high-quality MLD treatment from fully qualified therapists via our website.
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MLDUK recognises certifications from only four training providers: Vodder, Földi, Casley Smith, and LTA Fill and Flush.
This means that patients receive consistent, high quality, well-regulated treatment.
Therapists: which provider did you train with? #manuallymphaticdrainage #mldinsured #mld #mldqualified #mlduk #lymphoedema #lymphatics
Spoiler alert: it's not! But it is often confused.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialist practice that requires extensive training, qualification and years to master. MLD does have cosmetic/beauty applications, but it is also used in lymphoedema treatment, cancer care, and post-operative care. And that's not all!
MLD is not a beauty treatment, lymphatic massage, general lymph drainage, etc.
If it's MLD you need, search for a therapist through the MLDUK website to secure yourself the best care.
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As the days get longer, and the weather gets nicer, your long-forgotten new years resolution of being more active comes back to mind!
Challenge: write in the comments three things you could try this week to be a little more active in the coming months!
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