A preliminary study into the use of manual lymphatic drainage to support recovery from laminitis

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Manual lymph drainage is useful as an auxiliary treatment for laminitis.

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Based on detailed case histories and observations made over an average of 7 daily MLD treatments performed by a qualified MLD practitioner, prompt MLD application may speed recovery and reduce internal hoof damage. When used in horses with acute laminitis, MLD limits the inflammatory response; drains edema and tissue detritus, reducing pressure within the hoof; and limits processes damaging the lamellae, leading to better recovery. Further effects promote activity of the parasympathetic nervous

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