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Dr. Emil Vodder was born in Copenhagen on 20 February 1896 and died on 17 February 1986. He developed an early interest in the lymphatic system and in particular studied the writings of Bartholin, Carrel and Cécil Drinker.
 
Dr. Emil Vodder’s involvement in the field of lymphology dates to 1932, when he began the study and perfecting of his Manual Lymph Drainage method. Emil Vodder first introduced his method of “Manual Lymph Drainage” to the public during the spring of 1936 at the world exhibition on “Health and Beauty” held in Paris.
 
Mrs. Estrid Vodder, Health practitioner, worked together with her husband in developing the MLD after it was discovered by Dr. Vodder in 1932. She supported him in his works and courses until the last ones they gave in Lausanne in 1982. The Vodder couple continued to work ceaselessly, teaching and spreading the discovery and founding training schools in Europe.

 

In 1981, Dr. Emil Vodder created the AIDMOV Association, of which he is the President, in Lausanne.

 

Significantly, on 13 November 1984 the German Physical Therapy Foundation in Hamburg honoured Emil Vodder by awarding him the Rohrbach medal for Honorary President of the Society for Manual Lymph Drainage.

 

This exceptional distinction was given by the Physical Therapy Foundation for special services rendered in the area of physical therapy and massage. Dr. Vodder is the eighth person to be awarded this medal.
 
Throughout his life, Dr. Vodder was supported by his wife Estrid Vodder and defended and promoted his method with relentless determination, often at the price of numerous hardships.

 

 

The “water” of our body, lymph is a colourless, transparent fluid occupying intercellular spaces and drained in the lymphatic vessels. It transports elements from the blood to the cells and returns to the blood cellular waste products that will then be eliminated by the kidneys. Intercellular lymph is the result of filtration of the blood through the walls of the blood capillaries. Vascular lymph circulates in a closed system called the lymphatic network, which is a significant route of tissue drainage.
 
Lymph nodes are round or kidney-shaped masses of lymphatic tissue. They are found along the pathways of vessels and are grouped primarily at the neck, axilla, abdomen and groin.
 
Lymphatic capillaries are more numerous than blood capillaries. As they are thin like silk threads, they can be easily traumatised.
 
Lymphatic vessels drain lymph and discharge it into the venous system. The lymph nodes are the stopping places. Starting from various areas throughout the body, the vessels come together again as the great collecting vessels which open into the large veins of the neck.
 
WHAT IS THE DR. VODDER MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE METHOD?
 
This is a light, gentle, rhythmic massage that encourages and accelerates the flow of lymph through capillaries and lymphatic vessels towards the nodes.

This massage thereby enables the lymph to be reintegrated in the blood circulation, while preventing it from stagnating in the tissues.

 

 

 

EFFECTS Anti-oedema and healing effect Effect on immune system defences Improvement of microcirculation Analgesic and relaxing action Regenerative effect INDICATIONS Primary and secondary lymphedema, including of the head and face Pre- and post-surgical Orthopaedic and rheumatological diseases Peripheral vascular disease Otorhinolaryngological disease