Randomized trial of
decongestive lymphatic therapy for the treatment of lymphedema in women with breast cancer.
Could Kinesio tape replace the bandage in
decongestive lymphatic therapy for breast-cancer-related lymphedema?
Rebound swelling of the mucosa increases nasal congestion after the
decongestive effect of the drug has disappeared.
Early chapters cover the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lymphatic system, and later chapters explain manual lymph drainage (the Vodder technique), complete
decongestive therapy, and other treatment modalities.
Complex
decongestive physiotherapy is the 'mainstay' intervention for lymphatic insufficiency comprising manual lymph drainage, in selected cases intermittent pneumatic compression, multilayered compression bandaging with appropriate padding, exercise, and meticulous skin care (Consensus Document of the International Society for Lymphology 2003).
Complete
decongestive therapy (CDT) is the recommended treatment for lymphedema and is performed in two stages.
The
decongestive effect of statutes of repose remains highly contentious, (213) although, in abstract, statutes of repose logically result in fewer jury trials and lower judicial administrative and transactional costs.
Treatment can include complete
decongestive therapy, which involves manual lymph drainage, multi-layer stretch compression bandaging, exercise, skin care, education, and elastic compression garments (Lacovara & Yoder, 2006; NLN, 2006).
In 1975 Foldi (1998) updated MLD proposing Complex
Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP) as a new way to treat lymphoedema (Foldi, 1998).
Treatment for the condition, as with general lymphedema, involves combined
decongestive therapy consisting of compressive bandaging and manual lymph drainage, but this treatment approach can prove very problematic in gynecologic lymphedema.
The massage action is often combined with other elements of complex
decongestive therapy, which can include dietary changes, skin and nail care to prevent infection, therapeutic exercise, special compression sleeves stockings, and other garments, and lightbeam generators to stimulate the lymphatic system.