At Fisitania, a physiotherapy centre in Malaga, we consider manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) to be an advanced therapeutic technique, essential to optimise recovery, improve the function of the lymphatic system and enhance general well-being. This intervention is not limited to a relaxing massage: it is a Clinical procedure supported by scientific evidence, especially effective in cases of inflammation, fluid retention and lymphedema.

Manual lymphatic drainage is a specific physiotherapy technique that stimulates the lymphatic system in a gentle and controlled way, responsible for eliminating toxins, regulating body fluids and maintaining the immune response.

Through precise, rhythmic and sequential manoeuvres, the physiotherapist facilitates the flow of lymph, promoting the resolution of oedema, reducing inflammation and relieving the feeling of heaviness. Its correct application requires in-depth anatomical knowledge and specialized training, so it should always be performed by a physiotherapist who is an expert in lymphatic drainage.

Lymphatic drainage in Malaga, applied professionally, offers proven clinical and functional benefits:

• Reduction of edema and fluid retention

• Treatment and Prevention of Lymphedema Secondary to Breast Cancer Surgery

• Improved postoperative recovery after cosmetic, traumatological or vascular surgery

• Relief of heaviness, pain and fatigue in extremities

• Relaxing and analgesic effect on the nervous system

• Optimizing Quality of Life in Patients With Lymphedema or Chronic Edema

In clinical practice, lymphatic drainage is integrated into a multidisciplinary and personalized treatment plan, adapted to the needs of each patient.

Scientific Research Supports the Use of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in physiotherapy, especially in the treatment of lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. Clinical trials and systematic reviews show that MLD can:

• Reduce the volume of affected limbs

• Decrease post-operative swelling and pain

• Improve patients’ mobility and quality of life

Although some studies suggest that combining MLD with other decongestion treatments (such as compression bandages and therapeutic exercise) may be more effective than isolated lymphatic drainage, there is consensus that it is part of a safe and effective comprehensive treatment.

At our physiotherapy centre in Malaga, lymphatic drainage is particularly suitable for:

• Lymphedema (post-surgical, oncological, or primary)

• Postoperative Cosmetic, Traumatological or Vascular Surgery

• Pregnancy and postpartum

• Venous insufficiency and tired legs

• Chronic inflammatory processes

• Recovery after sports injuries

• Oncological physiotherapy programmes

Each treatment begins with a complete physiotherapeutic assessment, evaluating the state of the lymphatic system, mobility, pain and clinical needs of each patient.

Not all lymphatic drainage treatments are created equal. On Physitania We apply MLD within a comprehensive clinical approach, carried out by qualified and scientifically updated professionals, guaranteeing efficacy, safety and specific functional results.

If you are looking for lymphatic drainage in Malaga, whether for health, post-operative recovery or general well-being, our team will provide you with a professional, safe treatment based on scientific evidence.

📍 Fisitania – Physiotherapy Centre in Malaga

Specialists in manual lymphatic drainage, rehabilitation and comprehensive health, combining professionalism, scientific evidence and closeness to the patient.

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