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Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
There is no cure for lymphedema, therefore the goal of the therapy is to reduce the swelling and to maintain the reduction. For the majority of the patients, this can be achieved using Complete Decongestive Therapy or CDT. CDT consists of Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD which is a gentle manual treatment technique which increases the activity of certain lymph vessels and manually moves interstitial fluid. Applied correctly, a series of MLD treatments decreases the volume of the affected extremity to a normal or near normal size and is applied daily in the first phase of the therapy. In order to prevent reaccumulation of fluid it is necessary to apply sufficient compression to the affected extremity with Compression therapy. The patient is also instructed in decongestive exercises and skin care. The four components of CDT include MLD, compression therapy, exercises and skin care.
Myofascial Decompression 2
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
Myofascial Decompression 2
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.
Myofascial Decompression 2
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities. It may also occur in the face, the trunk, the abdomen or the genital area. Lymphedema is a result of an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the superficial tissues, which can have significant pathological and clinical consequences for the patient if left untreated. Once present, this chronic and progressive condition will not disappear by itself.
Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is more common and often the result of surgery or radiation therapy for cancer. Surgical procedures in combination with the removal of lymph nodes, such as mastectomies or lumpectomies with the removal and/or radiation of axillary lymph nodes, are a very common reason for the onset of secondary lymphedema in the United States.