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    • [PDF File] Lymphedema: A Self Care Guide - UNC Lineberger

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      body due to fluid retention. Primary lymphedema is a condition that people are born with, but most lymphedema is caused by removal of the lymph nodes or radiation treat-ment for certain forms of cancer, and this is called secondary lymphedema. Depending on the type of sur-gery and other treatments a person has, it’s possible for lymphedema to occur in …

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    • [PDF File] What You Need to Know

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      What You Need to Know Lymphedema: What You Need to Know is dedicated to Mary, a beautiful woman with lymphedema who passionately believed that everyone diagnosed with lymphedema must be provided with information about the disease and the resources to find a specialist who can determine the best treatment plan available for the patient …

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    • [PDF File] Gentle Lymphedema Exercises You Can Do Following …

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      Prepare for Arm Lymphoedema Exercises The following simple and gentle exercises can help the proteins in lymph fluid to be reabsorbed, and your arm lymphoedema symptoms to reduce. Be sure to discuss your exercise plan with your doctor before you start. You should be referred to a physical therapist who can teach you these exercises, if you need help …

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    • [PDF File] How to Manage Your Lymphedema - University Health …

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      Why it’s important to manage lymphedema How to take care of yourself when you have lymphedema Where to get more information What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part caused by a build up of proteinā€rich fluid, …

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    • [PDF File] Upper Extremity Lymphedema Treatment Phase Exercises

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      The principle goal in creating this manual was to share the author’s perspective and treatment protocols with other therapists in the hope to elicit safer and more effective outcomes for their lymphedema patients during the initial treatment phase. The inclusion of exercises in lymphedema decongestive therapy has been widely prescribed, but to …

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    • [PDF File] Lower Extremity Lymphedema Exercises - Aurora Health Care

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      Start by clearing the lymph nodes. Neck, under arm, groin, behind knee – 10 times Armpit/Axilla – 10 times Groin – 10 times Knee – 10 times Diaphragmatic breathing – Inhale through your nose. As you breathe in, your stomach should push out and your upper chest should move as little as possible. Exhale through your mouth, letting your stomach sink …

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    • [PDF File] Seated Lymph Drainage Exercises for Upper Extremity

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      Seated Lymph Drainage Exercises for Upper Extremity Decongestive exercises are important to do to help manage your lymphedema, especially in the early phase of treatment. The exercises should be done in the following order: …

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    • [PDF File] How to Do Self Lymphatic Massage on Your Upper Body

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      How does self-massage help with lymphedema? Manual Lymph Drainage, or Lymphatic massage gently stretches the skin and helps move fluid away from an area that is swollen to areas of the body where the lymphatic system has not been afected by cancer treatment.

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    • [PDF File] Seated Lymph Drainage Exercises for Lower Extremity

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      Seated Lymph Drainage Exercises for Lower Extremity Decongestive exercises are important to do to help manage your lymphedema, especially in the early phase of treatment. The exercises should be done in the following order: trunk, neck, shoulder, legs. Do 3 to 5 repetitions of each exercise. You may choose to do more, but it is important to …

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    • [PDF File] Self Massage for Left Breast Lymphedema - Aurora Health Care

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      Self Massage for Left Breast Lymphedema Clear nodes at neck This can be done most effectively one side at a time, using the palm of your hand and gently stroking (1a). This can also be done using both hands simultaneously in a “choke” type hold (1b). Place opposite hand to opposite side of neck with fingers, palm-side along neck, just below ear.

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    • [PDF File] Understanding Lymphedema - Memorial Sloan Kettering …

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      Experts generally recommend Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) for people with lymphedema. CDT is a combination of treatments that include special massage for lymph drainage, exercises, compression, and skin care. These treatments should be given by a certified lymphedema therapist or someone who has received special lymphedema …

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    • [PDF File] Lymphedema - Hamilton Health Sciences

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      Lymphedema The swelling of your arm or leg after treatment may be lymphedema. You may have swelling in your hands, wrist or feet. Lymphedema is the build up of fluids in your tissues. This build up of fluid results from the lymph nodes being:

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    • [PDF File] LYMPHEDEMA - Breast Cancer Foundation | Susan G. Komen®

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      Lymphedema can occur soon after surgery or many years after treatment. The most common way to check for lymphedema is to measure upper and lower arm widths. This should be done before surgery for comparison later. Some studies show checking for it within the first 3 months after surgery may lead to earlier diagnosis.

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    • [PDF File] Lymphedema and Treatment Options

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      Lymphedema and Treatment Options. Bandaging. Cotton, low-stretch bandages may be used to put constant pressure on the area to help control swelling. A certified lymphedema therapist can teach you how to wrap your arm, leg or other afected body part, if needed.

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