Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy is
the treatment of choice for the condition known as Lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a condition that arises when the lymphatic system
does not work properly, due to missing or impaired lymph nodes.
Swelling of a limb (arm or leg) and or the upper or lower trunk
(front or back) are results of lymphedema.
Primary lymphedema - Occurs at birth, in the teen years,
or mid thirties. Usually one or two legs, or one side of the
body
is involved.
Secondary lymphedema - Occurs from radiation, lymph
node dissection, abdominal surgery, hysterectomy, prostate or trauma to
an area.
Lymphedema causes pain, swelling, infections, (hospitalizations) lifestyle
and emotional changes.
There are two phases of treatment.
Phase 1 - Decongestive Phase - The lymphedema therapist
manually drains the limb or trunk that is swollen and redirects
the lymph
to the closest lymph nodes which can purify and filter the lymph.
The limb is then bandaged to keep the lymph from re-accumulating.
This is done until the limb is decongested as much as possible.
Skin, and nail care education is done, drainage exercises are
taught and self-lymph drainage is taught.
Phase 2 - Maintenance Phase - A compression garment is
then fitted for the limb along with education, bandaging, drainage
and exercises.
The Academy of Lymphatic Studies is the leading school
in the U.S. for the training and certification of health
care professionals in this specialized treatment technique. They
have offered certification classes in the U.S. since 1994.
Today there are millions of patients living in the U.S. suffering
from lymphedema (primary or secondary) and its complications.
Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy
is the only effective treatment for this condition. Europeans
have been treating this condition for over 50 years. Since the
education is limited in the medical community and with patients,
many are suffering who do not need to.
Donna can educate you on your condition, treat your condition with Manual Lymph Drainage/Complete Decongestive Therapy and teach you how to manage it, minimize it and live with it in the most effective way. You do not have to be alone.
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