Silent Waves, Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy : With Applications for Lymphedema, Chronic Pain, and Inflammation

Bruno Chikly, M.D. (France), D.O. (hon.), developer of Lymph Drainage Therapy, addresses the applications for Lymphedema, Chronic Pain and Inflammation in his definitive text, Silent Waves: Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy. Some important topics in the book are: the lymphatic, cardiovascular and immune systems; practical tips for therapists; Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM); evaluation, documentation and management of lymphedema; current applications of LDT and other possibilities to be investigated, including : pre-and post-surgery, burns, tissue regeneration, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), wounds, gynecology/lymphatic breast care, esthetic and cosmetic applications, orthopedics/sports medicine, chronic and subacute infectious disease/HIV, rheumatology, neurology/central nervous system, opthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, bariatrics/obesity, dentistry, orthodontics along with veterinary medicine. Silent Waves has an extensive, comprehensive reference list that could be used by United States insurance companies to assist in treatment/payment issues. Silent Waves: Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy, by Dr. Chikly is carried by Stanford University Medical Library and is the first comprehensive book on the lymphatic system and lymphedema in North America. To order, contact The Upledger Institute 1-800-233-5880, ext. 92017 or visit www.upledger.com.Chikly, Bruno is the author of 'Silent Waves, Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy : With Applications for Lymphedema, Chronic Pain, and Inflammation' with ISBN 9780970053060 and ISBN 0970053061.