Milady's Guide to Lymph Drainage Massage [Paperback]

Ramona Moody French (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 11, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1401824722 | ISBN-13: 978-1401824723 | Edition: 1

Lymph drainage massage is a technique utilized by estheticians and massage therapists to provide relief from edema, an accumulation of fluids in the tissues that causes swelling. This book provides a scientifically accurate explanation of the lymphatic system, the theory behind lymph drainage massage, and explains when it should be performed. The book also explains the application of lymph drainage massage to the needs of well clients, rather than focusing on pathology, since most massage therapists and estheticians will not be treating lymph edema disease in their work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Milady; 1 edition (July 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401824722
• ISBN-13: 978-1401824723
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #512,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Skin Ailments

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars CONFUSING - INCOMPLETE - POORLY LAID OUT, September 8, 2008

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L. Furrow "Electrologist, Master Esthetician,... (VIRGINIA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milady's Guide to Lymph Drainage Massage (Paperback)

After purchasing and reviewing several books, I have found this one to be the poorest. I train estheticians in LDM, and cannot use this book for my text. Flipping back and forth through the book, I had a hard time finding the information I needed in one place for a specific topic, such as the major nodal groups and their names - I gave up - no diagram, missing nodal groups. On page 11 (diagram)- some nodal groups are noted, but many are missing - aren't there lymph nodes in the legs? and in the arms?? Many people with lymphedema (or just edema) have swelling in the legs, feet, or ankles, and in the arms... How will this help them? The instructions for "massage" are easy to understand with great pictures for each step, but much of the instruction leads one to use their own personal definition of massage rather than skin stretching.
A good picture book, but not a good reference or study book.
But - I will say it is a good step-by-step instruction for anyone with a family member that needs LDM - with caution: follow the instructions carefully, step by step.
Personally, I like the "Foundations of Manual Lymph Drainage" - by Michael Foldi and Roman Strossenreuther much better. A little scientific for the novice, but has much more information for better understanding, and the chapters are more complete, which saves much time flipping back and forth searching in the Milady's book. Also, the DVD by Sean Riehl is very educational.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Milady's Guide to Lymph Drainage, September 10, 2005

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Mary AnnCross (Spring Branch, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milady's Guide to Lymph Drainage Massage (Paperback)

Not at all for lymphedema patients but otherwise a good view of lymph drainage for peoplele with less compromised or healthy lymph systems.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 7, 2005

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N. L. Hahn "min pin luver" (Bloomfield, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milady's Guide to Lymph Drainage Massage (Paperback)

I purchased this book to help with my husbands lymph drainage problem. His sister is a Physical Therapist and has looked over the book and says it is a great book. I also like it for the pictures that it includes and the "self Help" section so that he can do the exercises without always having to have me to do them. Thanks for such a great book.