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Home care for lymphoedema
This represents the 'four cornerstones' of treatment for lymphoedema and chronic oedema
Skin care – appropriate skin care needs to be administered as part of your treatment including the application of specific dermatological creams to ensure that the skin remains healthy.
Exercises – patients will be encouraged to perform simple daily exercises to encourage mobility and reduce swelling, these will include breathing techniques.
Multi-layered bandaging – after treatment a multi layer compression bandage will be applied; this will be worn until the next treatment to maintain the reduction in swelling.
Simple Lymphatic Drainage (SLD) – techniques will be shown to you by your therapist that you can use on yourself at home.
