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Lymphoedema Treatments

Manual lymphatic drainage is suitable for people who experience Lymphoedema. whether that be primary lymphoedema - congenital, or secondary lymphoedema; after cancer treatments, vascular insufficiency, injury etc.

MANAGING LYMPHOEDEMA

 Lymphoedema - Chronic swelling of one or more parts of the body due to the collection of
lymphatic fluid accumulating in tissue, hands and feet may be affected.

Primary lymphoedema - Congenital, manifesting in adolescence (praecox=very early), or 35+
years (tardis).

Secondary lymphoedema - Damage to the lymphatic system. Usual cause, removal of lymph
nodes, radio therapy or injury resulting in impairment of lymphatic vessels.

Symptoms - Excess swelling, sometimes tender to touch, fibrotic tissue (hard/lumpy).

Treatment - Combined Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (CLDT) = Manual lymphatic drainage
(MLD), deep oscillation, compression garment.

Result - Lymphoedema whether primary or second can be managed successfully reducing the
risk of cellulitis and ulcers.

LYMPHOEDEMA MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE

 

Reduces swelling and helps prevent fluid collection.

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Promotes the flushing of toxins.

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Prevents the formation of scar tissue and fibrosis.

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Improves circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid

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Stimulates wound healing

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Will reduce discomfort

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After a surgical procedure, tissue can hold onto excess lymphatic fluid as the body reacts to the traumatic action of the insertion of cannulas, and removal of fat.

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This is why Manual Lymphatic Drainage is so important when managing Lymphoedema.

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