| Treating Lymphedema
Mountain Land Rehabilitation's lymphedema
therapy program is built upon a combination of techniques
called Combined Decongestive Physiotherapy, or CDP.
CDP has four components:
- MANUAL
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE (a gentle massage) stimulates
lymphatic passages to alleviate chronic symptoms including
swelling, pain and loss of function.
- MEDICAL
COMPRESSION BANDAGING facilitates lymph flow,
prevents refilling of the limb between treatment sessions,
and encourages skin to reshape to a smaller size.
- INDIVIDUALIZED
EXERCISE PROGRAM enhances lymphatic drainage
and also restores strength, flexibility, endurance
and function.
- PATIENT
EDUCATION in skin care, hygiene, self massage,
and lifestyle precautions.
What
Is Lymphedema?
What
Causes Lymphedema?
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