A special knowledge of lymphology and blood capillary physiology is necessary in order to explain the action of Manual Lymph Drainage. While volume 1 deals primarily with the practice of MLD, here we find the theoretical basis scientifically and thoroughly explained by a medical doctor and experienced practitioner of MLD. Without such an explanation, this new method cannot be accepted.

The translator, Robert H. Harris, is the director of the Dr. Vodder School North America, in Victoria, B.C., and specializes in MLD. This is the textbook for the Therapy I courses of the Dr. Vodder School.