Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage at Neurofyzionet's Brno rehabilitation departments — gentle, rhythmic massage technique that stimulates lymph flow to reduce swelling, heaviness and fluid retention in the limbs. Sessions are offered in 25-minute (500 Kč), 50-minute (850 Kč) and 75–80-minute (1,100 Kč) lengths within a medical rehabilitation setting, performed by trained therapists. The longer sessions allow systematic treatment of whole limb regions, useful for post-operative swelling, heavy legs and lymphoedema-prone patients under medical guidance.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialised, very light massage technique that uses slow, rhythmic, directional strokes to stimulate the contraction of lymphatic vessels and move tissue fluid towards functioning lymph node groups. Unlike classic massage, it works superficially on the skin and subcutaneous tissue — pressure is gentle, and the effect is decongestive rather than muscular. **Typical uses:** Post-operative and post-traumatic swelling once cleared by the treating physician; heavy, swollen legs from prolonged standing or venous insufficiency; management support for mild lymphoedema; and general decongestive care where fluid retention causes discomfort. Many patients also find the slow rhythm deeply relaxing. **Session lengths:** The 25-minute session (500 Kč) addresses a single region; 50 minutes (850 Kč) covers a full limb pathway with the associated node groups; the 75–80-minute session (1,100 Kč) allows comprehensive bilateral or multi-region treatment. Courses of repeated sessions are usual for decongestive goals — the therapist will advise on frequency. **Medical setting:** Neurofyzionet's rehabilitation departments operate under the umbrella of a medical group founded in 1993, with physiotherapists and physicians on site. MLD is available at the IBC building (Příkop 8, 6th floor massage suite), the Křížová 18 branch and the Chrlice branch. **Contraindications:** Acute infection, acute deep vein thrombosis, untreated heart failure and active malignancy in the treated region are standard contraindications — disclose your medical history when booking, and seek your physician's clearance after recent surgery. **Booking:** Phone +420 545 175 408 (IBC). Gift vouchers available.