Advance Pump Compression Therapy
Lymphedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system returns the interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then to the bloodstream, where it is recirculated back to the tissues. Tissues with lymphedema are at risk of infection.
COMPRESSION PUMP THERAPY
Sequential Gradient Pump Therapy has been used for over 30 years throughout the world. Compression pump technology utilizes a multi-chambered pneumatic sleeve with overlapping cells, to gently move the lymph fluid. These compression devices are recognized treatments and approved by Medicare and most insurance plans in the USA. Patients may often receive treatment on a pump for 10-15 minutes before an MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) session to help break up fibrotic (hard) tissue. By softening or breaking up the fibrosis, the MLD Therapist may be more effective with the given treatment. Many patients may benefit from a pump without ever going to MLD sessions, as they are very beneficial, but not a requirement. However, after completion of the appropriate number of MLD sessions, many patients will benefit from a home use of a sequential pump. A recent Stanford University medical studyshowed that patients receiving the combined modalities of MLD/CDT and pneumatic pumping had a greater overall reduction in limb volume than patients receiving only MLD/CDT.[2] However, an Indian study [1] has shown that for filarial patients, simple compression is better than heat therapy. The authors felt that sequential therapy is not required.
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