Cloud 9 Therapeutic Massage
Corp.
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Cloud 9 Therapeutic Massage Corp Announces
Miami
Lakes
She will be able to help patients with
this chronic disease, characterized by the abnormal accumulation of interstitial
fluid from the insufficiency of the Lymphatic
System.
There is Hope for Lymphedema
patients!
Lymphedema (LE) is a chronic condition
characterized by the abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid due to
insufficiency of the Lymphatic System. Lymphatic dysfunction may be related to
primary malformation of the lymphatic system, or to secondary causes. The
leading cause of LE in the
The progression of LE is characterized
by the swelling, as well as the changes of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Changes typically manifest as roughness,, dryness, and hardening of the skin.
Limbs may become grossly enlarged and distorted in contour with exaggerated skin
creases, folds, and lobubes. Progressive LE may be complicated by medical
morbidity including recurrent tissue infections and non-healing wounds.
Functional, psychological, and social morbidity can occur as well. LE has no
cure but can be successfully managed following timely diagnosis with appropriate
treatment. Diagnosis may require evaluation by a physician with expertise in LE
and, when indicated, diagnostic testing.
The progression of LE is characterized
by the swelling, as well as the changes of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Changes typically manifest as roughness,, dryness, and hardening of the skin.
Limbs may become grossly enlarged and distorted in contour with exaggerated skin
creases, folds, and lobubes. Progressive LE may be complicated by medical
morbidity including recurrent tissue infections and non-healing wounds.
Functional, psychological, and social morbidity can occur as well. LE has no
cure but can be successfully managed following timely diagnosis with appropriate
treatment. Diagnosis may require evaluation by a physician with expertise in LE
and, when indicated, diagnostic testing.
Treatment of LE: Complete Decongestive
Therapy (CDT) CDT is comprised of an initial reductive (phase I) followed by an
ongoing, individualized maintenance phase (Phase
II).
The primary goals of CDT are
to:
Decrease edema.
Increase lymph fluid drainage from the
congested areas.
Reduce subdermal fibrosis.
Improve the skin condition.
Ehance patient's functional status.
Enable the patient to adhere to an
independent selt-carre program.
FACTS ABOUT
LYMPHEDEMA:
Risk Factors:
Surgery that includes lymph node
removal and/or radiation treatment.
Family history.
SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS:
Any time after surgical removal of
lymph nodes and/or radiation treatment, onset of swelling in the arm or leg.
Swelling in a blim or other body area
that presents during adolescent or later for no apparent reason.
Swelling that presents at birth or
infancy.
TREATMENT: When lymphedema is
diagnosed promptly and Complete Decongestive Therapy/CDT is begun early,
patients can enjoy productive lives with few complications and little or no
lifestyle restriction:
CDT CONSISTS
OF:
Manual lymphatic drainage
Skin care
Specialized compression bandaging
Patient specific exercises
Education in proplylactic methods
Diet, nutrition and self-care
These techniques are according to the
European Vodder methods introduced over the last decade in the
About Cloud 9 Therapeutic Massage Corp
Cloud 9 Therapeutic Massage Corp has
been in operation since 2004 in the