Further physiotherapeutic measures The “complete program” of the so-called Complex Physical Decongestion Therapy, of which Manual Lymph Drainage is a part, also includes compression therapy and active exercise therapy. Once the system has been stimulated by the lymphatic drainage, the flow can be maintained by external pressure and a further rapid descent into the tissue … Further physiotherapeutic measures | Manual lymph drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a treatment method that stimulates the body’s lymphatic system and thus helps to reduce swelling. It can support or improve physiological lymph transport, mobilize excess fluid from the tissues and loosen hardened tissues. Since 1973, manual lymph drainage has been part of the health insurance companies’ service catalog and the … Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema The edema manifests itself as a swelling in the tissues caused by the backlog of lymphatic fluid. Indications for manual lymphatic drainage are post-traumatic edema, primary and secondary lymphedema, venous insufficiency (CVI), lipedema, chronic pain syndromes (e.g. CRPS- Morbus Sudeck), scleroderma and lymphedema due to rheumatic processes. Causes of edema can … Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Lymphatic drainage for mechanical insufficiency In case of mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic vessel system, the objectives of manual lymphatic drainage are to increase the transport capacity (lymphatic period volume), stimulate lymphangiomotor activity, transport oedema fluid and open or form new transport routes. In addition, it is intended to influence wound healing and tissue consistency … Lymphatic drainage for mechanical insufficiency | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Preparation of the lymph channels In general, before treatment in the oedema area, the path for removal must always be cleared and lymph node activity must be stimulated. Regardless of where the swelling is located, the neck is always treated to clear the transport route at the vein angle. If this would not take place, … Preparation of the lymph channels | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Contraindications Absolute contraindications for lymphatic drainage are decompensated cardiac insufficiency, acute inflammation caused by pathogenic germs and acute leg vein disease. Relative contraindications are malignant lymphedema and active cancer. All articles in this series: Lymphatic drainage: How does it work? Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema Lymphatic drainage for mechanical insufficiency Preparation of the lymph channels Contraindications
Exercises for a collarbone fracture During therapy after a collarbone fracture, various exercises are used to help the patient regain his or her strength as quickly as possible. These include, among others: This exercise can be performed with or without a bandage, depending on the stage of injury. Stand up and bend your upper body … Exercises for a collarbone fracture | Collarbone fracture – Follow-up treatment – Physiotherapy
Therapy after collarbone fracture surgery The therapy after a collarbone surgery is not significantly different from conservative therapy. However, it is particularly important that treatment is started very promptly to prevent complications. In most cases, this means that passive physiotherapeutic exercises are started on the same day after the operation, so that the mobility of … Therapy after collarbone fracture surgery | Collarbone fracture – Follow-up treatment – Physiotherapy
Active physiotherapy after a collarbone fracture (also called clavicula fracture) is typically started about 3-5 weeks after the injury. This applies both to conservative therapy with the so-called rucksack bandage and to the rather rare operation. The aim of physiotherapy after a clavicle fracture is to restore mobility and mobility and to rebuild the lost … Collarbone fracture – Follow-up treatment – Physiotherapy
Massage is a technique of hand movements developed in the East of Africa and Chinese and Indian areas, which has a positive influence on the muscles of the body. The origin of massage dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. The German word Massage has its etymological root from different languages, among others Greek “massein” … Massage: Treatment, Effect & Risks
What are compression stockings? Compression stockings are a medical aid both in therapy and in the prophylaxis of thrombosis to support venous blood flow. For certain reasons, however, the blood composition can also change the flow ratio in the venous vessels of the legs, so that the blood flow from the periphery of the legs … Compression stockings
Classification Compression stockings are divided into different classes according to the pressure exerted by the stocking on the leg tissue. This means that compression stockings can always be prescribed in variable strengths according to requirements. A total of 4 classes are distinguished: moderate with pressures of 18-21 mmHg, medium (23-32 mmHg), strong (34-46 mmHg) and … Classification | Compression stockings
