Decongestive Lymphoedema Therapy (DLT)
Decongestive Lymphoedema Therapy (DLT) is a treatment for Primary/Secondary Lymphoedema, Oedema and Lipoedema.
(DLT) Decongestive Lymphoedema Therapy Upon receiving a positive diagnosis, DLT may be recommended and there are two phases to the Therapy:
Intensive – with your therapist
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
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Multi-layer bandaging
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Exercises
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Skin Care
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Weight Management
Maintenance – Self Management
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MLD is replaced by SLD (Simple Lymphatic Drainage)
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Wearing compression garments
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Self-bandaging/Velcro wraps
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Daily Skin Care
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Weight Management
Components of DLT Therapy
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MLD - Using specific massage techniques to mobilise the skin the stimulate the lymphatic system. It facilitates lymph flow into the venous circulation utilising lymph vessels. MLD is found to be most effective when used in conjunction with compression bandaging.
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MLLB - Multi-layer bandaging is the intensive phase of the treatment and is used to provide compression and support to the underlying tissues. Foam or soft padding under the bandages help increase fluid movement by adding pressure and reducing slippage. Different density and thickness are used dependent on the limb, whether arm or leg and on what the tissue is like, i.e.: fibrotic, soft or pitting. Bandaging is performed every day for a minimum of two weeks (excluding weekends).
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Exercises - Are used to enhance the efficiency of the muscle pump working against the compression bandages increasing lymph circulation. You will be given individually tailored exercises suited to your particular requirement.
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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.
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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.
Contact us for a Consultation
Decongestive Lymphoedema Therapy (DLT)
Decongestive Lymphoedema Therapy (DLT) is a treatment for Primary/Secondary Lymphoedema, Oedema and Lipoedema.
(DLT) Decongestive Lymphoedema Therapy Upon receiving a positive diagnosis, DLT may be recommended and there are two phases to the Therapy:
Intensive – with your therapist
-
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
-
Multi-layer bandaging
-
Exercises
-
Skin Care
-
Weight Management
Maintenance – Self Management
-
MLD is replaced by SLD (Simple Lymphatic Drainage)
-
Wearing compression garments
-
Self-bandaging/Velcro wraps
-
Daily Skin Care
-
Weight Management
Components of DLT Therapy
-
MLD - Using specific massage techniques to mobilise the skin the stimulate the lymphatic system. It facilitates lymph flow into the venous circulation utilising lymph vessels. MLD is found to be most effective when used in conjunction with compression bandaging.
-
MLLB - Multi-layer bandaging is the intensive phase of the treatment and is used to provide compression and support to the underlying tissues. Foam or soft padding under the bandages help increase fluid movement by adding pressure and reducing slippage. Different density and thickness are used dependent on the limb, whether arm or leg and on what the tissue is like, i.e.: fibrotic, soft or pitting. Bandaging is performed every day for a minimum of two weeks (excluding weekends).
-
Exercises - Are used to enhance the efficiency of the muscle pump working against the compression bandages increasing lymph circulation. You will be given individually tailored exercises suited to your particular requirement.
-
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.
Contact us for a Consultation
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“Healing With Light”
“Matter is Energy
Energy is Light
We are all Light Beings”
Albert Einstein
Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBM)
Photobiomodulation Therapy is the latest and most advanced source of intracellular pure light energy used for normalising damaged/injured tissue, pain relief and oedema reduction. It is completely safe, non-thermal, non-toxic with no side effects and can be curative in some cases.
“Oxidative stress in the underlying trigger
for most diseases”
Laser Therapy may be the answer to healing many conditions when other therapies have failed. The body can be resistant to resolving disease through traditional methods or medication and this is where photobiomodulation treatment has an advantage.
How does the therapy work?
The food we eat, the air we breathe is combined within our cells to create cellular energy called ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). When cells become damaged from an injury, environmental pollution, unhealthy diet/lifestyle, volatile free radical production increases (ROS). Oxidative stress are the underlying reason for many degenerative conditions, acute/chronic inflammation and the ageing process. When the correct light intensity and dosage is applied directly to stressed cells the ATP molecules increase, ROS molecules decrease and the cells rejuvenate, heal and return to their original state.
How will it help me?
PBM Therapy can be used successfully to help treat a range of painful conditions, from sudden (acute) or persistent (chronic) pain often measured in months. The application of continuous or pulsed red/infrared laser light slows down the transport of energy along the nerves reducing pain, oedema (swelling) and muscle spasms.
How does Photobiomodulation Treatment compare to other therapies?
Many therapies only address presenting symptoms without seeking the source. PBM works at a cellular level. However, chronic degenerative changes often cannot be healed but can be managed effectively and safely the non-pharmaceutical way to control pain and inflammation.
What conditions can PBM help?
Any acute/chronic condition non-specific neck/back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, tendinopathies, neuropathic pain, migraine, muscle and nerve root pain like sciatica, plantar fasciitis, gout, toothache and many more.
Can it manage my swelling and Lymphoedema?
Clinical evidence has shown PBM improves lymphatic flow, reduces fluid volume, softens thickened fibrotic tissue and reduces the inflammation leading to risk infections like cellulitis.
Will it reduce visible signs of ageing?
Collagen production slows as we get older, skin is exposed to light more than any other organ in the body and damage only becomes visible as we age. Photobiomodulation Therapy has an excellent effect on the production of collagen and has shown improvement in decreasing wrinkles, crow’s feet, restoring flow, improving the microcirculation, helping hypertrophic scars, burns and also inflammatory diseases such as acne, rosacea and psoriasis.
Why have I not heard of PBM before, how do I know if it is real?
There are over 400 randomised controlled trials using this therapy and over 4000 featured in laboratory studies. Photobiomodulation Therapy is used in thousands of clinics, NHS hospitals and Sports Institutions in the UK and overseas.