Five types of massage for patients after oncological treatment. Pros and contras.
Our patients often wonder when it comes to beauty procedures whether massage is OK for them. Of course, it is ok and it is a must. Also, some types of massage can even be applied during oncological treatment. There are no papers that can be found in the biggest science library PubMed proving any risks […]
Erysipelas – is a disease that every patient with lymphedema should be aware of. Here’s a long read guide on it.
It happens that suddenly a swollen arm or leg turns reddish, hot, and full of spots. Then itching appears and the patient can even have a fever. That might be erysipelas – one of the most undesirable and dangerous conditions in lymphedema patients. Most of them experience erysipelas at least once a year, but that […]
How to choose the most suitable compression garment?
Let’s talk about who are the ones that should wear a compression garment and when. Should the one wear a compression right after the surgery? Does it help? And the most important – how to choose the right one? Lymphedema therapy includes a proper compression of an affected limb. Initially, any compression garment should be […]