3. Complete decongestant treatment
Comprehensive decongestive rehabilitation is an effective method of treating lymphedema, which is now becoming increasingly aggressive. It is successfully implemented in many countries. May result in 55-65% reduction in lymphedematous upper limb volume and up to 65% reduction in lymphedematous lower limb volume (Moseley et al, 2007, Kim and Park, 2008).
The objectives are:
- Facilitating the movement of lymph,
- The reduction of fibrous tissue ,
- Improving the shape of the member for a better application of compression elastic stocking ,
- Improving the condition of the skin,
- Information - education of the patient.
The special physical therapy program will include:
- Assessment to control the patient's course ,
- Lymphatic Massage or Special massage bandage in combination with Intermittent Compression with Air Chambers (Lympha-Press),
- Multilayer Lymphatic Compression Bandage,
- Special Exercise,
- Information-Education of the patient,
- Application of elastic stocking after order, based on the dimensions of the future.
Program duration: 3 weeks (15 working days).If deemed necessary by the multifactorial team, the program can be extended in specific patients beyond three weeks. .