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Lymphoedema is caused by an overload of the lymphatic system resulting in a swelling of one or more regions of the body. It is not curable in most cases but can be managed. A healthy Lymph system works to about 20% of its total capacity, which enables it to increase its lymph load in case of injury or infection. By the time a person notices a swelling of a limb, the total transport capacity of the lymphatic load has already reached its limit and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) needs be applied.<\/p>\r\n CDT has shown to be the most successful therapy for lymphoedema today. MLD is a very gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical and precise technique to move lymph from one area of the body to another. Based on the fact that the lymph system has an immense capacity to compensate until the 100% of its total transport capacity have been reached (which can take years) it is wise to be pro-active about ones health after treatments where lymph vessels and nodes have been removed or damaged. Book Your Next Appointment <\/a> Lymphoedema is caused by an overload of the lymphatic system resulting in a swelling of one or more regions of the body. It is not curable in most cases but can be managed. A healthy Lymph system works to about 20% of its total capacity, which enables it to increase its lymph load in case of injury or infection. By the time a person notices a swelling of a limb, the total transport capacity of the lymphatic load has already reached its limit and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) needs be applied.<\/p>\r\n CDT has shown to be the most successful therapy for lymphoedema today. MLD is a very gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical and precise technique to move lymph from one area of the body to another. Based on the fact that the lymph system has an immense capacity to compensate until the 100% of its total transport capacity have been reached (which can take years) it is wise to be pro-active about ones health after treatments where lymph vessels and nodes have been removed or damaged.
There are two main categories of Lymphoedema. a)<\/strong>\u00a0Primary Lymphoedema: caused by a malformation of lymphatic vessels and\/or nodes and might not appear until later on in life.
b)<\/strong>\u00a0Secondary Lymphoedema: is caused by damage to the lymphatic system, mostly the axillary and deep abdominal lymph nodes. Most frequently secondary lymphoedema occurs after surgery and radiation treatment for cancer. An oedema may develop directly after treatment or over time as a result of a chronic overload of the lymphatic system.
Complications of Lymphoedema can be various skin conditions of which cellulitis is the most common one.<\/p>\r\nFunctions Of The Lymph System.<\/h4>\r\n
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Why Is Early Intervention For Lymphoedema Crucial?<\/h4>\r\n
What Is Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)?<\/h4>\r\n
It consists of:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A distinction is made between two phases of treatment:<\/li>\r\n
A patient may revert back to Phase 1 if\u00a0the utmost care is not taken to maintain the results.
Therefore:<\/em>
Knowledge of the standard precautions for oedema patients, as well as post-operative patients, where lymph nodes and\/or lymph vessels have been affected is absolutely crucial!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nManual Lymphatic Drainage (Dr Vodder)<\/h4>\r\n
Please refer to the following website for more info on Dr Vodder MLD.\u00a0http:\/\/www.vodderschool.com\/manual_lymph_drainage_overview<\/p>\r\nPREVENTION.<\/h4>\r\n
It is estimated that 1 in 5 women will develop Lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment. (Cancer Council Australia).
A qualified Lymphoedema therapist can apply MLD to support the lymph system in moving lymph from a compromised area to other functioning lymph nodes and help the lymph system function better.<\/p>\r\nPathologies Which Can Also Be Treated With MLD.<\/h4>\r\n
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<\/p>\r\nLYMPHOEDEMA MASSAGE<\/h2>\r\n
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE<\/h2>\r\n
What Is Lymphoedema?<\/h4>\r\n
There are two main categories of Lymphoedema. a)<\/strong>\u00a0Primary Lymphoedema: caused by a malformation of lymphatic vessels and\/or nodes and might not appear until later on in life.
b)<\/strong>\u00a0Secondary Lymphoedema: is caused by damage to the lymphatic system, mostly the axillary and deep abdominal lymph nodes. Most frequently secondary lymphoedema occurs after surgery and radiation treatment for cancer. An oedema may develop directly after treatment or over time as a result of a chronic overload of the lymphatic system.
Complications of Lymphoedema can be various skin conditions of which cellulitis is the most common one.<\/p>\r\nFunctions Of The Lymph System.<\/h4>\r\n
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Why Is Early Intervention For Lymphoedema Crucial?<\/h4>\r\n
What Is Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT)?<\/h4>\r\n
It consists of:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A distinction is made between two phases of treatment:<\/li>\r\n
A patient may revert back to Phase 1 if\u00a0the utmost care is not taken to maintain the results.
Therefore:<\/em>
Knowledge of the standard precautions for oedema patients, as well as post-operative patients, where lymph nodes and\/or lymph vessels have been affected is absolutely crucial!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nManual Lymphatic Drainage (Dr Vodder)<\/h4>\r\n
Please refer to the following website for more info on Dr Vodder MLD.\u00a0http:\/\/www.vodderschool.com\/manual_lymph_drainage_overview<\/p>\r\nPREVENTION.<\/h4>\r\n
It is estimated that 1 in 5 women will develop Lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment. (Cancer Council Australia).
A qualified Lymphoedema therapist can apply MLD to support the lymph system in moving lymph from a compromised area to other functioning lymph nodes and help the lymph system function better.<\/p>\r\nPathologies Which Can Also Be Treated With MLD.<\/h4>\r\n
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