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Massage Therapy for Lymphedema Patients
Massage actually means to knead and is commonly used to refer to classical or Swedish massages.
The term is also used to describe manual lymph drainage. This is a misuse of the term and not correct. Manual lymph drainage is a gentle treatment and technique that is used in combination with compression therapy, skin care and decongestive exercises to treat lymphedema.
This technique is used to treat both primary and secondary lymphedema and also at times post-surgical and post-traumatic...
Self Massage Treatment for Lymphedema
A self massage is basically used for improvement in the flow and drainage of lymph. This is done by stimulating the lymphatic vessels by massage. Self massage is also known as lymphatic massage.
Usually a lymphedema therapist instructs patients on carrying out self massage or lymphatic massage. One should understand that this is not a thing to let go but is an important part of managing lymphedema and should be carried out regularly as and when directed.
The self massage is skipped when...
Effects of Massage Therapy on the Skin of Lymphedema Patients
The difference between normal massage techniques and manual lymph drainage techniques is that strokes that are used in normal massage therapy are applied with a bit more pressure than are strokes of manual lymph drainage therapy. The basic strokes that are used in normal massage therapy are petrissage, effleurage, tapotement, vibration and friction.
It should be noted that massage stroke effects are not limited to suprafascial tissues like the skin. These strokes also cause reactions in...
Exercising Helps Lymphedema But in Different Ways for Different People
For patients of lymphedema, exercise programs should gradually progress so as to avoid a sprain or strain. This slow progression of an exercise program will also allow the patient of this disease to monitor the affect that the exercise is having. In addition to this one can also easily monitor if there is any sensation of aching or fullness in the affected limb. This sensation of aching or fullness could hint that lymphatic system is being overwhelmed by the affects of exercise.
The best...
Get Rid of and Prevent Blisters
We know how blisters are caused. The three culprits here are friction, heat and sweating. There are a lot of preventive techniques for blisters but walkers will try anything to prevent blisters. Here are some ways in which blisters can be prevented.
- Stay hydrated. Hydration is very important, especially sodium replacement, if required.
- Shoes. Shoes should fit properly or else blisters will be eminent; wearing shoes that are too snug or are too loose will create a problem. There should...
The Various Causes of Blisters
As we all know blisters are fluid filled boils that appear as bubbles on the skin.
There are various ways in which one might contract a blister. You could get one by wearing a new shoe that rubs against your skin or on when you are gardening without wearing a glove.
Usually home treatment is enough to treat a blister.
There are also other ways that one can get blisters these include:
- Burns caused by exposure to heat, electricity, chemicals, sun.
- Injuries due to being exposed...
The Aseptic Technique
Aseptic technique is a technique that is used to prevent or minimize risk of introducing harmful microorganisms into a sterile area of the body during procedures that breach the bodys natural defenses.
The basic aim of the aseptic technique is to prevent a wound and other susceptible body sites from getting contaminated as this can lead to an infection.
These kind of techniques should be always used during an invasive procedure that by-passes the bodys natural defenses such as the skin or...
Ways in Which Mild Bleeding can be Stopped During First Aid
The first is the preparation stage. Usually during imparting first aid people are faced with mild bleeding. The first thing one must do before embarking on imparting any kind of first aid is to wash hands thoroughly.
Next step is to put on some gloves before touching the injured person. Gloves preferably made of latex. Care should be taken that if blood is spurting out then protective glasses and a mask should be used.
Next is the stage of applying pressure and elevation.
Here one should...
How to Stop a Wound from Bleeding
One can easily get wounded in a dozen different ways. Wounds can range from cut to scrapes to major injuries.
This is why it is good to know how to stop a wound from bleeding. It is quite frightening to see a bleeding wound especially when the bleeding does not stop right away.
The following tips should be followed to stop bleeding and to avoid infection, swelling and other discomfort from a wound.
The first thing to do when trying to stop a wound from bleeding is to apply pressure...
Incontinence Products Control Your Incontinence
An uncontrollable urinary disorder is probably one of the lifes worst ever state for the person afflicted from it. A medical term, incontinence, is often used to refer this problem. Incontinence is a disease which always keeps you under pressure and even a confident and extrovert person seems to lose these traits in his/her personality. They prefer to spend majority of their time in their room, avoid social gatherings due to this overwhelming malady.
Inability to control irresistible flow...
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