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Supporting Lymphatic Health through gentle, effective therapies.
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Restoring balance and comfort by reducing swelling, enhancing circulation and promoting wellbeing.
Complex Decognestive Therapy (CDT)
The treatment for Lymphoedema, Lipoedema is undergoing Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT). There are two phases, the first being (Phase I), which aims to reduce the fluid in the affected area and to improve the condition of the skin. The second phase (Phase II) is the maintenance, which helps the patient learn to control and manage their own lymphoedema.
Phase I - Decongestive
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The first step is to reduce the swelling as much as possible and improve your limb shape and skin condition. This phase usually lasts about 2-4 weeks
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We provide:
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Compression therapy with multi-layer bandaging.
Skin care and an exercise regime.
Phase II - Maintenance​
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This phase of therapy aims to maintain the results achieved in the decongestive phase. It is pivotal the patient continues their own self management of their lymphoedema. Any delays could result in more swelling again.
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Self management is an integral part of Phase II, which means both a complete understanding of your lymphoedema and the best ways to manage it.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In addition, we have Lympha Press Pneumatic Compression Pumps, Hivamat 200 Deep Oscillation and Whole Body NovoTHOR Photobiomodulation Therapy as additional tools to help reduce swelling and pain.​
Weight Control/Maintenance - It is very important to maintain a healthy weight. These conditions can be exacerbated as fat cells compress the lymphatics further, reducing and impeding lymphatic flow. A good weight loss/nutritional plan will help before, during and after your intensive treatment.
Compression Garments - At the end of the intensive phase, you will be measured for custom or standard fit compression garments. During the maintenance, self-management phase you should aim to wear your garments daily. Any SLD exercises should be done whilst wearing your compression. It is recommended your garments be replaced every 4-6 months.
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