What is Lymph Taping?

Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates in and around the tissues of the body. Via lymph vessels and lymph nodes waste products are drained off the tissues. Lymph oedema occurs when the transport capacity of the drainage of lymph is insufficient so if there is mechanical failure.

Lymph Taping is a part of the Medical Taping Concept that is very well suited to stimulate lymphatic drainage. It is applied to the drainage area of the concerning oedematous limb. The special tape has the same elasticity as the skin. By applying the tape from proximal to distal and during application positioning the body in a way that the tape is stretched, the lymphatic drainage is stimulated 24 hours a day. The tape must be applied in accordance with the anatomy of the lymph flows. The tape lifts the skin a little through which the lumen of the lymph angioma are opened. The pressure on the blood vessels is reduced. Moreover the tape becomes a conductor of intertestial fluid.

Wilma Waters (physiotherapist and oedema therapist): ‘The reactions from patients are astonishingly positive. Not only is the lymph drainage increased but also fibrotic tissue becomes much softer and with a special technique of taping even on a shrivelled scar (after radiotherapy) an enormous improvement can be attained. Start using it!’

Wilma Waters “in action” during a Lymphatic Taping course

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