Lymphoedema / Lipoedema Evidence Based Treatment
Treatments and self management programmes offered include:
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FG self lymphatic drainage massage*
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Skin care
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Lymphoedema exercise programmes
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Individualised lipoedema exercise programmes
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Overview of the evidence regarding dietary management for lymphatic disorders (to be further discussed with your dietician/ nutritionist)
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General exercise and weight loss strategies
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Provision of compression garments - including measurement for custom made garments
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FG - Medical lymphatic drainage (MLD)*
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Compression bandaging using Coban 2 technology or multilayered comprilan bandaging as required
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Lymphatic taping using kinesiotape
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Laser therapy
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Sequential Intermittent pneumatic compression “lymphapress” and Medirent biocompression or LX9
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Fascial therapy
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* Helen is trained in fluoroscopy guided MLD. This is the most evidenced based Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) which has proven efficacy to improve MLD outcomes with reduced treatment time.