Enhancing Lymphatic Flow: Effects of Manual and Mechanical Activation of 6D Tape on Upper Limbs
An independent study by the Allied Research Unit at the University of Central Lancashire examining how manual and mechanical activation of 6D Tape influences lymphatic flow in healthy upper limbs.
Visualizing Lymphatic Drainage: A Feasibility Study Using Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging with 6D Tape
A study utilizing Near-Infrared Fluorescence Lymphatic Imaging (NIRFLI) to assess the effectiveness of 6D Tape in enhancing lymphatic drainage in healthy subjects.
The feasibility study showed 6D Tape treatment to be effective, as it improved the flow of lymph from the intercellular space into the lymphatic vessels. The specific method used was NIRFLI (Near Infrared Fluorescence Lymphatic Imaging), where a fluorescent agent is injected into tissue and its progress and rate of travel through the lymphatic system are recorded on video in real time (Belgrado et al. 2019; Lymffis magazine 2/2019).
Watch the video to see how the feasibility study of 6D Tape was carried out by using contrast medium imaging.