The therapists will treat and teach about techniques and equipment that can reduce lymphedema swelling.
Exercises. Gentle contraction of the muscles in the arm or leg can help move the excess fluid out of the swollen limb.
Manual lymph drainage. Light pressure is used to move trapped fluid in the swollen limbs.
Compression bandages. Low-stretch bandages is used to wrap the entire limb so that lymph fluid flows back towards the trunk of the body.
Compression garments. Close-fitting elastic sleeves or stockings will compress the arm or leg to encourage lymph fluid drainage.
Sequential pneumatic compression. A sleeve worn over the affected arm or leg connects to a pump that intermittently inflates the sleeve, putting pressure on the limb and moving lymph fluid away from the fingers or toes.
