What is Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD)?

 

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RLD or Reflexology Lymph Drainage is an award winning reflexology technique which focuses on stimulating the lymphatic reflexes on the feet. The aim is to cause an effect on the lymphatic system in the body. It is a unique sequence that has been researched and developed by Sally Kay BSc (Hons),whilst working in Cancer Care. 

Sally originally developed the technique in order to help survivors of breast cancer, which according to Cancer

Research UK (2011), is the most common cancer in the UK, with a lifetime risk of developing it of 1:8 for women in the UK.  Approximately 20% of these patients develop secondary lymphoedema of the arm following treatment for breast cancer and subsequent surgery or radiotherapy to the axillary lymph nodes.  Sally's research suggests that survivors of breast cancer who develop lymphoedema are more likely to suffer physiological, psychological and emotional difficulties, be more disabled and experience a poorer quality of life than survivors without it. And since breast cancer survival rates have improved dramatically with approximately 2 out of 3 women surviving the disease beyond 20 years, this means that more people are living longer with this debilitating side effect for which there is currently no cure.

Results from recent research have shown that RLD may be helpful in the management of secondary lymphoedema following treatment for breast cancer. Sally's innovative approach has attracted national and international awards and widespread recognition, and plans are in place for further research.