Lymphedema Therapy of Alaska
Clinical Research

Evidence-Based Practice

Our care philosophy is rooted in current medical research. We actively follow scientific literature regarding the lymphatic system, glymphatic clearance, and decongestive therapies.

Scientific Foundation

The lymphatic system has historically been underrepresented in medical literature. However, modern scientific advancements in glymphatic mapping and metabolic clearance have propelled Lymphedema Therapy into the spotlight.

Below is a curated selection of peer-reviewed literature outlining the profound systemic effects of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).

Boosting brain’s waste removal system could improve Alzheimer’s outcomes

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Research detailing the importance of the glymphatic system and lymphatic clearance in cognitive health.

Dural lymphatics regulate clearance of extracellular tau from the CNS

Molecular Neurodegeneration

Clinical study connecting dural lymphatic vessel function to the clearance of neurotoxins.

Lymphatic System’s Connection with Migraines and Sleep

Review of how lymphatic drainage impacts cranial pressure, sleep quality, and migraine frequency.

Manual lymph drainage in migraine treatment

PubMed / Explanatory Model

A pathophysiologic explanatory model examining how MLD interventions assist in migraine management.

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