Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Pain, Muscle Strength, and Sensation

Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Pressure Pain Threshold, Pain Tolerance, Grip and Pinch Strength, and Two-point Discrimination

To evaluate the acute effect of MLD on pressure pain threshold (PPT), pain tolerance, tactile sensation, and muscle strength in healthy young adults.

healthy young adults were included in the study. Before and after MLD and plasebo touchs, the same physiotherapist performed PPT and pain tolerance measurements, muscle strength measurements with a hand dynamometer (Jamar®) and pinchmeter (Baseline®), and two-point discrimination (2PD) evaluation with an esthesiometer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being aged 18-30 years
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having any skin disease
• Having a history of neurological and/or orthopedic disease
• Having a significant scar or burn tissue in the upper extremity
• Having any condition that would prevent communication