The importance of pressotherapy in different areas of medicine.
The pressotherapy is very effective in treating ulcers, diabetic foot, elephantiasis, lymphoedema, edema and other diseases of the lymphatic system.
Este documento trata sobre la fisioterapia deportiva. Explica que el curso se dirige a fisioterapeutas para que aprendan técnicas de valoración, tratamiento y readaptación deportiva específicas. También habla sobre el aumento de lesiones deportivas y el papel del fisioterapeuta en la prevención, tratamiento y readaptación una vez sanada la lesión. Finalmente, resume los objetivos del curso y diferentes tipos de lesiones, así como tratamientos preventivos y posteriores a una lesión.
This document discusses goals and techniques for spinal joint mobilization. It describes 4 types of mobilization: 1) pain-relief mobilization using low-grade movements to reduce pain, 2) relaxation mobilization to decrease muscle spasm, 3) stretch mobilization to increase range of motion, and 4) manipulation for high-velocity adjustments. Key points include using low-grade traction initially, sustaining stretches for 7+ seconds, fixing one joint to effectively stretch tissues, and monitoring a patient's response to determine if mobilization is helping or worsening their condition.
TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS) BY MINED ACADEMYMINED ACADEMY
1. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive pain relief method that uses low electric currents delivered through electrodes placed on the skin to inhibit pain signals sent to the brain.
2. There are three main types of TENS - conventional/high TENS, acupuncture-like/low TENS, and intense TENS - which differ in their electric pulse characteristics and mechanisms of pain relief.
3. TENS provides pain relief through gate control theory mechanisms like segmental inhibition of nociceptive neurons in the spinal cord as well as extra-segmental activation of descending pain inhibitory pathways from the brain.
Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in the physiotherapy management of musculo...Ayobami Ayodele
Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in the physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders. Despite several decades of us, the efficacy or effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound as a physiotherapy modalities is still questionable.
LASER - Presentation on Laser in Electrotherapy ZaherRahat1
This document provides an overview of laser therapy. It discusses the introduction, properties, types, wavelengths and components of laser production. The physiological and therapeutic effects of laser therapy are explained, along with its use for conditions like wound healing and musculoskeletal disorders. The document also covers the principles of laser application, including dosage parameters and potential dangers. It concludes by listing the most commonly used laser types and their wavelengths.
DeQuervain's tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendons of the thumb. It causes pain and swelling near the base of the thumb, which is worsened by movements involving the thumb and wrist. While the cause is often unknown, overuse can make the symptoms worse. Diagnosis involves a physical test called Finkelstein's test. Treatment may include rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, physiotherapy including exercises, and potentially surgery if other treatments are not effective. The document provides details on exercises that can help relieve symptoms.
Este documento trata sobre la fisioterapia deportiva. Explica que el curso se dirige a fisioterapeutas para que aprendan técnicas de valoración, tratamiento y readaptación deportiva específicas. También habla sobre el aumento de lesiones deportivas y el papel del fisioterapeuta en la prevención, tratamiento y readaptación una vez sanada la lesión. Finalmente, resume los objetivos del curso y diferentes tipos de lesiones, así como tratamientos preventivos y posteriores a una lesión.
This document discusses goals and techniques for spinal joint mobilization. It describes 4 types of mobilization: 1) pain-relief mobilization using low-grade movements to reduce pain, 2) relaxation mobilization to decrease muscle spasm, 3) stretch mobilization to increase range of motion, and 4) manipulation for high-velocity adjustments. Key points include using low-grade traction initially, sustaining stretches for 7+ seconds, fixing one joint to effectively stretch tissues, and monitoring a patient's response to determine if mobilization is helping or worsening their condition.
TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS) BY MINED ACADEMYMINED ACADEMY
1. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive pain relief method that uses low electric currents delivered through electrodes placed on the skin to inhibit pain signals sent to the brain.
2. There are three main types of TENS - conventional/high TENS, acupuncture-like/low TENS, and intense TENS - which differ in their electric pulse characteristics and mechanisms of pain relief.
3. TENS provides pain relief through gate control theory mechanisms like segmental inhibition of nociceptive neurons in the spinal cord as well as extra-segmental activation of descending pain inhibitory pathways from the brain.
Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in the physiotherapy management of musculo...Ayobami Ayodele
Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in the physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders. Despite several decades of us, the efficacy or effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound as a physiotherapy modalities is still questionable.
LASER - Presentation on Laser in Electrotherapy ZaherRahat1
This document provides an overview of laser therapy. It discusses the introduction, properties, types, wavelengths and components of laser production. The physiological and therapeutic effects of laser therapy are explained, along with its use for conditions like wound healing and musculoskeletal disorders. The document also covers the principles of laser application, including dosage parameters and potential dangers. It concludes by listing the most commonly used laser types and their wavelengths.
DeQuervain's tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendons of the thumb. It causes pain and swelling near the base of the thumb, which is worsened by movements involving the thumb and wrist. While the cause is often unknown, overuse can make the symptoms worse. Diagnosis involves a physical test called Finkelstein's test. Treatment may include rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, physiotherapy including exercises, and potentially surgery if other treatments are not effective. The document provides details on exercises that can help relieve symptoms.
La fisioterapia deportiva trata lesiones que ocurren durante la práctica deportiva mediante diferentes tratamientos como ejercicios terapéuticos, agentes físicos como el agua, la electricidad o mecánicos. Algunas lesiones comunes son esguinces, torceduras, tendinitis de Aquiles, fracturas o roturas musculares, cuyos tratamientos incluyen descanso, hielo, vendajes e inmovilización para facilitar la recuperación. La fisioterapia deportiva también se enfoca en la prevención
This document outlines a lecture on traction, including its definition, types, modes of application, effects, indications, contraindications, and procedures. Traction involves applying perpendicular force to separate articular facets of a joint. There are different types including skin traction and skeletal traction. The modes of traction are mechanical, manual, and positional. Traction can mechanically elongate the spine, separate vertebrae, mobilize facet joints, relax muscles, and reduce pain. Indications for traction include joint hypomobility, muscle tightness, disc herniations, nerve root impingement, and degenerative disc disease. Contraindications are acute conditions, joint instability, fractures, and tumors.
This document discusses key concepts in ultrasound therapy. It defines ultrasound as mechanical energy consisting of areas of compression and rarefaction. Frequency is the number of compression/rarefaction cycles per second. Propagation speed depends on the medium and determines wavelength. Accoustic impedance describes resistance to an ultrasound beam. Reflection and refraction occur at impedance boundaries. Attenuation reduces intensity as ultrasound propagates through tissue. Intensity is further defined as spatial peak, average, temporal peak and average.
This document provides a rehabilitation protocol for meniscal repairs, outlining 3 phases. Phase 1 (weeks 1-6) focuses on maximum protection with limited weight bearing, range of motion up to 90 degrees, and isolated strengthening exercises. Phase 2 (weeks 6-10) allows for increased range of motion, weight bearing, and addition of balance and coordination exercises. Phase 3 (weeks 11-15) emphasizes return to sport activities with power and endurance exercises if criteria are met, with return to full activity permitted once fully recovered. An accelerated protocol is also described, progressing patients more quickly by advancing to full weight bearing and range of motion by 2 weeks.
Stretching involves elongating soft tissues to improve flexibility. The stretch reflex causes muscles to contract in response to stretching. Reciprocal inhibition allows relaxation of muscles on one side of a joint for contraction on the other side. Stretching is indicated to improve range of motion limited by tight tissues, as part of a fitness program, and to reduce muscle soreness. Proper alignment, stabilization, intensity, duration, speed, frequency, and mode are principles of effective stretching.
This talk looks a few common knee disorders including ACL tears, patellar tendinopathy,and Osteoarthrits and meniscal tears, and looks at Physiotherapy management and some of the associated evidence. The talk was a 30 minute for Doctors unfamiliar with management options and was semi-technical in nature. It provides several patient handouts for practitioners to use. Videos describing exercises were also included in the talk but not available in Slideshare.
This document defines and provides examples of the three classes of lever systems in the body. A lever system uses a rigid bar (lever) and fulcrum to amplify force. The three parts are the effort, load, and fulcrum. The first class lever has the fulcrum between the effort and load, like the head nodding. The second class lever has the load between the effort and fulcrum, like plantarflexion of the foot. The third class lever has the effort between the load and fulcrum, like the elbow joint. Lever systems increase resistance and speed of movement through mechanical advantage.
ELECTRO THERAPY CURRENT USE IN CLINICAL CASES angelickhan2
1. TENS would be used to manage the pain from osteoarthritis of the knee. Specifically, conventional/high TENS with a high frequency of 40-150 Hz, low intensity current of 10-30 mA, and short pulse duration of up to 50 microseconds would be applied for 30-60 minutes.
2. Conventional TENS works by pre-synaptic inhibition to suppress pain signals to the brain and encourage the body's natural painkillers. It can help control arthritis pain without additional drugs.
3. TENS is a safe and effective first-line treatment for many pain conditions, including osteoarthritis of the knee.
This document provides an overview of low frequency currents used in electrotherapy. It discusses the history of electrotherapy including contributions from Galvani, Faraday, and others. It describes the main types of currents - direct current, alternating current, and pulsed current. Specific low frequency currents are explained such as faradic current, interrupted direct current, and TENS. The physiological effects and therapeutic indications of low frequency currents are outlined. Contraindications and precautions for electrotherapy are also reviewed.
The document discusses peripheral joint mobilization and manipulation techniques. It defines these techniques as passive manual therapy applied to joints to address range of motion limitations from altered joint mechanics. The techniques can be non-thrust oscillations or sustained distraction, or high-velocity thrusts applied at the end of available motion. Proper positioning, stabilization, and application of specific sliding forces are described to safely stretch tight joint capsules while avoiding compression. The effects of increased motion on joint health are also summarized.
This document defines plyometrics as exercises that enable a muscle to reach maximum strength in as short a time as possible through a prestretch-shortening cycle. It originated from Eastern European training in the 1950s-60s and involves eccentric muscle activation followed by a stronger concentric contraction. The benefits include improved power, speed, and muscle fiber recruitment through overload. A plyometric program should progressively increase intensity, use appropriate volume based on sport demands, and allow for adequate recovery between sessions. Precautions include screening for injury history and conditioning levels.
This document provides guidance on rehabilitation for various ankle injuries including gastrocnemius strains, soleus muscle strains, Achilles tendon ruptures, and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) ankle sprains. For gastrocnemius strains, the rehabilitation plan focuses on reducing pain and swelling followed by gentle stretching and progressive strengthening exercises. For Achilles tendon ruptures, the plan involves initial immobilization followed by range of motion and strengthening exercises over several weeks before returning to full weight bearing and functional activities. For LCL ankle sprains, the rehabilitation follows the RICE method initially and focuses on restoring range of motion, strengthening, proprioception training, and functional exercises before returning to sport. Protective taping or bra
This document discusses proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), which aims to facilitate weak muscles and inhibit spastic muscles. It describes 7 principles of PNF technique, including facilitating voluntary motion through resistance and various reflexes like the stretch reflex. It also discusses inhibiting voluntary motion through reflexes and inhibiting one reflex through another. The document provides examples of how PNF can be applied to facilitate different muscle groups and motions.
This document provides an introduction to joint mobilizations and manual therapy techniques for sports and massage therapists. It begins with an overview of joint anatomy and kinematics, including physiological and accessory movements. Assessment techniques like evaluating range of motion, capsular patterns, and end-feel are described. The aims, evidence, and techniques for various grades of joint mobilizations are outlined. Contraindications and treatment principles are also reviewed to provide guidance on safely applying mobilization approaches.
This document defines joint mobilization and related terms. It describes the objectives of joint mobilization including defining terms, describing joint shapes and motion, effects of mobilization, and scales for grading mobilization. Mobilization techniques are explained including indications such as pain or limited mobility and contraindications like inflammation or instability. Maitland and Kaltenborn grading scales for non-thrust mobilization techniques are described. Joint positions and proper technique application are also outlined.
The document discusses spinal traction and the intervertebral disk. It describes the layers of the disk, its functions, and how damage can occur. Traction is explained as a treatment that increases separation between vertebrae to relieve pressure and encourage healing. Both cervical and lumbar traction techniques are outlined, along with their physiological effects and guidelines for appropriate use and contraindications.
This document discusses cervical and lumbar traction. It begins with the anatomy of intervertebral discs, noting their water content decreases with age. Disc injuries like bulging or herniation occur when the annulus fibrosis is weakened, allowing the nucleus pulposus to protrude. Traction works by separating vertebral surfaces to reduce nerve impingement and break pain cycles. It can centralize herniated discs. The document provides guidelines for applying cervical and lumbar traction manually or with devices, including appropriate angles, durations, and forces.
Sports Taping Workshop - Australian College of Sports & FitnessKusal Goonewardena
This document provides an overview of a sports taping workshop presented by Kusal Goonewardena. The workshop covers the principles and techniques of taping for various injuries and areas of the body, including the ankle, knee, shoulder, spine, elbow, wrist and fingers. It discusses taping for injury prevention, facilitating return to sport, and performance enhancement. The workshop also addresses taping disadvantages, common mistakes, and emphasizes using taping as an adjunct to other treatment.
Therapeutic massage provides several benefits. It improves mobility of soft tissues by breaking down adhesions, reduces muscle spasm and pain by increasing blood flow and drainage of waste products, and decreases edema by forcing fluid into drainage channels. Massage also enhances circulation through a pumping effect and improves lymphatic and venous drainage. Additionally, massage induces local and general relaxation, which has benefits for conditions like anxiety, mood, sleep, and pain. The document discusses applications of massage for issues like obesity, AIDS, cancer, and hypertension.
Physiotherapy plays an important role in restoring patients after abdominal surgery through a variety of interventions. The goals of physiotherapy are to control postoperative pain, promote wound healing, prevent complications like atelectasis and DVT, and strengthen and mobilize weakened muscles. Treatments include breathing exercises, electrotherapy modalities like TENS and interferential therapy for pain management, soft tissue massage, and corrective positioning with passive and active movements to prevent stiffness. Physiotherapy aims to restore patients' optimum functional ability in both the short term to aid recovery and long term to improve strength, endurance, and functional capacity.
La fisioterapia deportiva trata lesiones que ocurren durante la práctica deportiva mediante diferentes tratamientos como ejercicios terapéuticos, agentes físicos como el agua, la electricidad o mecánicos. Algunas lesiones comunes son esguinces, torceduras, tendinitis de Aquiles, fracturas o roturas musculares, cuyos tratamientos incluyen descanso, hielo, vendajes e inmovilización para facilitar la recuperación. La fisioterapia deportiva también se enfoca en la prevención
This document outlines a lecture on traction, including its definition, types, modes of application, effects, indications, contraindications, and procedures. Traction involves applying perpendicular force to separate articular facets of a joint. There are different types including skin traction and skeletal traction. The modes of traction are mechanical, manual, and positional. Traction can mechanically elongate the spine, separate vertebrae, mobilize facet joints, relax muscles, and reduce pain. Indications for traction include joint hypomobility, muscle tightness, disc herniations, nerve root impingement, and degenerative disc disease. Contraindications are acute conditions, joint instability, fractures, and tumors.
This document discusses key concepts in ultrasound therapy. It defines ultrasound as mechanical energy consisting of areas of compression and rarefaction. Frequency is the number of compression/rarefaction cycles per second. Propagation speed depends on the medium and determines wavelength. Accoustic impedance describes resistance to an ultrasound beam. Reflection and refraction occur at impedance boundaries. Attenuation reduces intensity as ultrasound propagates through tissue. Intensity is further defined as spatial peak, average, temporal peak and average.
This document provides a rehabilitation protocol for meniscal repairs, outlining 3 phases. Phase 1 (weeks 1-6) focuses on maximum protection with limited weight bearing, range of motion up to 90 degrees, and isolated strengthening exercises. Phase 2 (weeks 6-10) allows for increased range of motion, weight bearing, and addition of balance and coordination exercises. Phase 3 (weeks 11-15) emphasizes return to sport activities with power and endurance exercises if criteria are met, with return to full activity permitted once fully recovered. An accelerated protocol is also described, progressing patients more quickly by advancing to full weight bearing and range of motion by 2 weeks.
Stretching involves elongating soft tissues to improve flexibility. The stretch reflex causes muscles to contract in response to stretching. Reciprocal inhibition allows relaxation of muscles on one side of a joint for contraction on the other side. Stretching is indicated to improve range of motion limited by tight tissues, as part of a fitness program, and to reduce muscle soreness. Proper alignment, stabilization, intensity, duration, speed, frequency, and mode are principles of effective stretching.
This talk looks a few common knee disorders including ACL tears, patellar tendinopathy,and Osteoarthrits and meniscal tears, and looks at Physiotherapy management and some of the associated evidence. The talk was a 30 minute for Doctors unfamiliar with management options and was semi-technical in nature. It provides several patient handouts for practitioners to use. Videos describing exercises were also included in the talk but not available in Slideshare.
This document defines and provides examples of the three classes of lever systems in the body. A lever system uses a rigid bar (lever) and fulcrum to amplify force. The three parts are the effort, load, and fulcrum. The first class lever has the fulcrum between the effort and load, like the head nodding. The second class lever has the load between the effort and fulcrum, like plantarflexion of the foot. The third class lever has the effort between the load and fulcrum, like the elbow joint. Lever systems increase resistance and speed of movement through mechanical advantage.
ELECTRO THERAPY CURRENT USE IN CLINICAL CASES angelickhan2
1. TENS would be used to manage the pain from osteoarthritis of the knee. Specifically, conventional/high TENS with a high frequency of 40-150 Hz, low intensity current of 10-30 mA, and short pulse duration of up to 50 microseconds would be applied for 30-60 minutes.
2. Conventional TENS works by pre-synaptic inhibition to suppress pain signals to the brain and encourage the body's natural painkillers. It can help control arthritis pain without additional drugs.
3. TENS is a safe and effective first-line treatment for many pain conditions, including osteoarthritis of the knee.
This document provides an overview of low frequency currents used in electrotherapy. It discusses the history of electrotherapy including contributions from Galvani, Faraday, and others. It describes the main types of currents - direct current, alternating current, and pulsed current. Specific low frequency currents are explained such as faradic current, interrupted direct current, and TENS. The physiological effects and therapeutic indications of low frequency currents are outlined. Contraindications and precautions for electrotherapy are also reviewed.
The document discusses peripheral joint mobilization and manipulation techniques. It defines these techniques as passive manual therapy applied to joints to address range of motion limitations from altered joint mechanics. The techniques can be non-thrust oscillations or sustained distraction, or high-velocity thrusts applied at the end of available motion. Proper positioning, stabilization, and application of specific sliding forces are described to safely stretch tight joint capsules while avoiding compression. The effects of increased motion on joint health are also summarized.
This document defines plyometrics as exercises that enable a muscle to reach maximum strength in as short a time as possible through a prestretch-shortening cycle. It originated from Eastern European training in the 1950s-60s and involves eccentric muscle activation followed by a stronger concentric contraction. The benefits include improved power, speed, and muscle fiber recruitment through overload. A plyometric program should progressively increase intensity, use appropriate volume based on sport demands, and allow for adequate recovery between sessions. Precautions include screening for injury history and conditioning levels.
This document provides guidance on rehabilitation for various ankle injuries including gastrocnemius strains, soleus muscle strains, Achilles tendon ruptures, and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) ankle sprains. For gastrocnemius strains, the rehabilitation plan focuses on reducing pain and swelling followed by gentle stretching and progressive strengthening exercises. For Achilles tendon ruptures, the plan involves initial immobilization followed by range of motion and strengthening exercises over several weeks before returning to full weight bearing and functional activities. For LCL ankle sprains, the rehabilitation follows the RICE method initially and focuses on restoring range of motion, strengthening, proprioception training, and functional exercises before returning to sport. Protective taping or bra
This document discusses proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), which aims to facilitate weak muscles and inhibit spastic muscles. It describes 7 principles of PNF technique, including facilitating voluntary motion through resistance and various reflexes like the stretch reflex. It also discusses inhibiting voluntary motion through reflexes and inhibiting one reflex through another. The document provides examples of how PNF can be applied to facilitate different muscle groups and motions.
This document provides an introduction to joint mobilizations and manual therapy techniques for sports and massage therapists. It begins with an overview of joint anatomy and kinematics, including physiological and accessory movements. Assessment techniques like evaluating range of motion, capsular patterns, and end-feel are described. The aims, evidence, and techniques for various grades of joint mobilizations are outlined. Contraindications and treatment principles are also reviewed to provide guidance on safely applying mobilization approaches.
This document defines joint mobilization and related terms. It describes the objectives of joint mobilization including defining terms, describing joint shapes and motion, effects of mobilization, and scales for grading mobilization. Mobilization techniques are explained including indications such as pain or limited mobility and contraindications like inflammation or instability. Maitland and Kaltenborn grading scales for non-thrust mobilization techniques are described. Joint positions and proper technique application are also outlined.
The document discusses spinal traction and the intervertebral disk. It describes the layers of the disk, its functions, and how damage can occur. Traction is explained as a treatment that increases separation between vertebrae to relieve pressure and encourage healing. Both cervical and lumbar traction techniques are outlined, along with their physiological effects and guidelines for appropriate use and contraindications.
This document discusses cervical and lumbar traction. It begins with the anatomy of intervertebral discs, noting their water content decreases with age. Disc injuries like bulging or herniation occur when the annulus fibrosis is weakened, allowing the nucleus pulposus to protrude. Traction works by separating vertebral surfaces to reduce nerve impingement and break pain cycles. It can centralize herniated discs. The document provides guidelines for applying cervical and lumbar traction manually or with devices, including appropriate angles, durations, and forces.
Sports Taping Workshop - Australian College of Sports & FitnessKusal Goonewardena
This document provides an overview of a sports taping workshop presented by Kusal Goonewardena. The workshop covers the principles and techniques of taping for various injuries and areas of the body, including the ankle, knee, shoulder, spine, elbow, wrist and fingers. It discusses taping for injury prevention, facilitating return to sport, and performance enhancement. The workshop also addresses taping disadvantages, common mistakes, and emphasizes using taping as an adjunct to other treatment.
Therapeutic massage provides several benefits. It improves mobility of soft tissues by breaking down adhesions, reduces muscle spasm and pain by increasing blood flow and drainage of waste products, and decreases edema by forcing fluid into drainage channels. Massage also enhances circulation through a pumping effect and improves lymphatic and venous drainage. Additionally, massage induces local and general relaxation, which has benefits for conditions like anxiety, mood, sleep, and pain. The document discusses applications of massage for issues like obesity, AIDS, cancer, and hypertension.
Physiotherapy plays an important role in restoring patients after abdominal surgery through a variety of interventions. The goals of physiotherapy are to control postoperative pain, promote wound healing, prevent complications like atelectasis and DVT, and strengthen and mobilize weakened muscles. Treatments include breathing exercises, electrotherapy modalities like TENS and interferential therapy for pain management, soft tissue massage, and corrective positioning with passive and active movements to prevent stiffness. Physiotherapy aims to restore patients' optimum functional ability in both the short term to aid recovery and long term to improve strength, endurance, and functional capacity.
Vibration therapy involves using a vibrating platform to transmit vibrations through the body. It has been shown to improve muscle strength, bone density, circulation, and range of motion. Vibration therapy was first used by Russian astronauts and allowed them to stay in space longer with less bone and muscle loss than American astronauts. It provides benefits similar to exercise but in a fraction of the time and can be used safely by people with medical conditions that prevent traditional exercise. Potential risks include back pain if vibrations are too intense.
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in post-mastectomy recovery. It can help patients regain strength and mobility, reduce pain and swelling, and prevent complications like lymphedema. Physical therapists provide personalized exercises and treatments to improve range of motion, as well as psychological support. Therapies include pre-op sessions to prepare the body, post-op routines to restore function, and home exercises to maintain progress. Physical therapy is essential for successfully managing the impacts of mastectomy.
Habitual physical activity provides numerous health benefits including improved cardiovascular function, reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, enhanced muscle function, increased bone density, weight management, and protection against diabetes. Therapeutic exercises include range of motion, resistance training, aerobic exercise, flexibility exercises, and techniques like proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to address specific medical conditions and injuries. Contraindications for exercise include certain cardiovascular conditions and acute illnesses.
RockTape and Crossfit: Keeping the Athlete 'In The Game'RockTape
CrossFit athletes are different from average weekend warriors. They are of all sizes, ages, and athletic back- grounds. They like to train for fitness and make it a lifestyle. Unlike those who work out in a big box gym, these athletes surround themselves with like-minded individuals, which creates a cool community and “team.”
Mastectomy is a common breast cancer treatment that can impact patients physically and emotionally. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in post-mastectomy recovery by helping patients regain strength, mobility and function. Therapists provide pre- and post-operative care including exercises to improve range of motion, reduce pain and swelling, prevent complications like lymphedema, and support mental health through challenges of the recovery process.
Chiropractors Near Me -Premier Sports and Spine Center,MNStephen George
Soft tissue injuries take several weeks to months to heal. If you have sustained a soft tissue injury, your chiropractor will ask you to visit them for weeks and months. You need to visit them for several weeks and months because they conservative treatments to promote self-healing through various means such as physical therapy, rest, and spinal manipulations.
This document provides an overview of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. It discusses various physiotherapy techniques including electrotherapy like shortwave diathermy, ultrasound, TENS; cryotherapy; exercise therapy techniques like active exercises, PNF, and hydrotherapy. It also covers the role of physiotherapists in assessing, managing, and treating medical conditions to relieve pain and improve mobility. The principles and stages of rehabilitation including medical, psychological, and social rehabilitation are outlined. The overall goal of physiotherapy and rehabilitation is to restore optimal health and functioning.
Bodyflow therapy is a treatment that uses electrostimulation of arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels to promote blood and lymph flow. It aims to speed recovery from illnesses, injuries and swelling. Clinical trials show it reduces swelling and muscle soreness. The portable device allows for frequent at-home use to aid recovery, while the industrial unit provides stronger stimulation for more severe issues in a clinical setting. Placement of electrodes above and below the targeted area is recommended.
Bodyflow therapy is a treatment that uses electrostimulation of arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels to promote circulation and drainage of fluid from tissues. It aims to speed recovery from illnesses, injuries and swelling. Clinical trials have found it reduces lymphedema swelling by an average of 30% and limb volumes by over 15%. Another trial found it attenuated muscle inflammation and damage markers following exercise. The portable device allows for more frequent home use to aid recovery.
This document discusses hamstring injuries, including their anatomy, causes, symptoms, grading, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation. It describes the three hamstring muscles and notes that strains are common in sports. Grades 1-3 are described based on severity. RICE is the standard initial treatment along with avoiding further injury through rest. Later steps include stretching, strengthening, and surgery if needed before a gradual return to activity.
Physiotherapy Approaches and various therapies for Ankylosing Spondylitis where fusion of the spine causes restriction in movement. This presentation focuses on aqua therapy for this particular condition.
Alternative treatment for rotator cuff tear or injurypallaviparmar9
Medica Stem Cells offers effective alternative treatment for rotator cuff tear or injury with a faster recovery time compared to conventional treatments.
This document provides an overview of chikitsa or massage therapy. It discusses the history and origins of massage, defines different types of massage strokes like effleurage, petrissage, friction and tapotement. It outlines the physiological effects of massage on circulation, metabolism, musculature and psychological state. Benefits of massage for conditions affecting muscles, tendons and joints are described. Points for proper massage technique and considerations for the masseur are also reviewed.
Recovery is important for athletes to gain maximum performance benefits from training. Appropriate recovery periods must be planned between training sessions to allow the body to recover from fatigue. Various recovery techniques can be used, including stretching, hydration, contrast baths, compression clothing, massage, and ensuring adequate sleep. The goal of recovery is to return the body and mind to a state of readiness to train at a high level again.
Massage has ancient origins and is still used today to treat athletes. There are four basic sports massage techniques that can benefit blood and lymphatic circulation by reducing swelling, increasing lymph flow to nodes, and removing waste products while improving nutrient and oxygen supply. Massage creates a pumping action and improves venous return, which stimulates blood and lymph circulation to better oxygenate tissues and remove metabolic byproducts.
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International Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated during June, placing the spotlight not only on cancer survivors, but also their caregivers.
CANSA has compiled a list of tips and guidelines of support:
https://cansa.org.za/who-cares-for-cancer-patients-caregivers/
Feeding plate for a newborn with Cleft Palate.pptxSatvikaPrasad
A feeding plate is a prosthetic device used for newborns with a cleft palate to assist in feeding and improve nutrition intake. From a prosthodontic perspective, this plate acts as a barrier between the oral and nasal cavities, facilitating effective sucking and swallowing by providing a more normal anatomical structure. It helps to prevent milk from entering the nasal passage, thereby reducing the risk of aspiration and enhancing the infant's ability to feed efficiently. The feeding plate also aids in the development of the oral muscles and can contribute to better growth and weight gain. Its custom fabrication and proper fitting by a prosthodontist are crucial for ensuring comfort and functionality, as well as for minimizing potential complications. Early intervention with a feeding plate can significantly improve the quality of life for both the infant and the parents.
Trauma Outpatient Center is a comprehensive facility dedicated to addressing mental health challenges and providing medication-assisted treatment. We offer a diverse range of services aimed at assisting individuals in overcoming addiction, mental health disorders, and related obstacles. Our team consists of seasoned professionals who are both experienced and compassionate, committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our clients. By utilizing evidence-based treatment methods, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where our clients can receive the highest quality of care. We are dedicated to assisting our clients in reaching their objectives and improving their overall well-being. We prioritize our clients' needs and individualize treatment plans to ensure they receive tailored care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices proven effective in treating addiction and mental health disorders.
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Let's Talk About It: Breast Cancer (What is Mindset and Does it Really Matter?)bkling
Your mindset is the way you make sense of the world around you. This lens influences the way you think, the way you feel, and how you might behave in certain situations. Let's talk about mindset myths that can get us into trouble and ways to cultivate a mindset to support your cancer survivorship in authentic ways. Let’s Talk About It!
Can Allopathy and Homeopathy Be Used Together in India.pdfDharma Homoeopathy
This article explores the potential for combining allopathy and homeopathy in India, examining the benefits, challenges, and the emerging field of integrative medicine.
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About this webinar: This talk will introduce what cancer rehabilitation is, where it fits into the cancer trajectory, and who can benefit from it. In addition, the current landscape of cancer rehabilitation in Canada will be discussed and the need for advocacy to increase access to this essential component of cancer care.
Rate Controlled Drug Delivery Systems, Activation Modulated Drug Delivery Systems, Mechanically activated, pH activated, Enzyme activated, Osmotic activated Drug Delivery Systems, Feedback regulated Drug Delivery Systems systems are discussed here.
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Pressotherapy by Lic. Sandra Fariña
1. THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESSOTHERAPY
IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF MEDICINE
Lic. Sandra Fariña
Kinesiologist
Peripheral Vascular Rehabilitator
Coordinator and Spokesperson of ALCVA (American Association of Vascular Surgery and Angiology)
Teacher in the specialty: Vascular and Cardio-pulmonary (Universidad Simon Bolivar - Colombia)
Director of the unit of Peripheral Vascular Rehabilitation in the Instituto Vascular Internacional (Bolivia),
Instituto Terra (Argentina) Instituto Oxígeno (Colombia)
2. What is peripheral vascular rehabilitation?
The PVR is based on a series of methods and
therapeutic maneuvers to improve venous, arterial
and lymphatic return, through different techniques
we seek to improve the life quality of patients by
reducing the signs and symptoms of these diseases
as well as the own risks of complications such as
infections, ulcers, amputations, etc.
3. Tools of the PVR
Manual lymphatic drainage
Intermittent sequential pressure therapy
Multilayer bandage
Graded elastocompression
Miolinfokinetic excersices
Prevention Guidelines
Skin care and appendages
Tape neuromuscular
Special software
4. Stages of treatment
First Stage
Phase A
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
Sequential pressotherapy
Specific exercises
Phase B
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
Specific exercises
Sequential pressotherapy
Bandages (whichever required by each part)
Frequency of treatment: 5 sessions per week
Second Stage
Stabilization or maintenance
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
Specific exercises
Pressotherapy
Containment: medium or sleeve
replacement of dressing used
Frequency: progressive reduction of the
quantity of sessions per week
5. Sequential Pressotherapy
The limb to be treated is introduced in an inflatable sleeve, it
produces an external force on the extremity when the sleeve
is filled with compressed air, regulated by the control unit,
through a hose system. Each sleeve
is composed of a number of separate
air chambers that inflate each other
in a predefined cycle according to
the patient’s needs.
6. Lymphastim is the closest to copying and giving
effectiveness to the Vodder technique. In this
type of preassure-therapies, the cameras are
arranged in the direction of the lymphatic
system, they will slowly insufflate in pants, legs
and arms in a gradual and progressive manner,
based on the Vodder
drainage technique.
Sequential Pressotherapy
7. Maximum number of chambers, allowing
greater accuracy in treatment
22 chambers’ pants
10 chambers’ legs
8 chambers’ arms
8. Benefits of Sequential Pressotherapy
• The effectiveness of pressotherapy is based on producing tissue relaxation and the
opening of initial lymphatic vessels due to the progressive decrease in pressure.
• Facilitates the evacuation of the water component of edema by generating a negative
pressure that sucks the interstitial fluid.
• Stimulates the secretion of parietal fibrinolytic substances, increasing the activity of
the plasminogen in the blood (Plasminogen is the central component of the fibrinolytic
system in the body), which reduces the risk of thrombosis.
• Mainly removes water causing a gradual concentration of protein edema.
• Promotes and increases venous return, which explains the decrease in the volume of
the limb being treated, after the session of kinesiology.
9. Possible side effects of Sequential
Pressotherapy due to misuse
Temporary increase in pain
Petechiae
Capillary rupture - if the pressure exceeds the
level recommended
Haematoma
Vegetative reaction - in patients with sensibly
vegetative system
Lymphatic Congestion - in not treated areas
10. In which fields of
medicine is our therapy
important?
Can I use
pressotherapy
on them?
13. The PVR in traumatology and
sports medicine
When an injury occurs the most common is an
immediate response by a swelling (edema).
Inflammation is a complex
reaction of vascularized
connective tissue from
harmful stimuli.
14. A circle is produced
Edema by trauma
pathology
Muscular atrophy
Muscular atrophy
Pain from increasing
pressure in the tissue
More pain
15. Benefits of Lymphatic drainage through
Presotherapy in traumatologic injuries
Decrease the content
of extravasated fluids
(decreases tumor)
Decrease
tissue tension
Facilitating the removal
of bacteria, necrotic tissue,
degradation residues of RBC
Facilitate
cellular nutrition
Decrease
pain
Balancing
intra and extravascular
pressures
Bring closer the edges
of the wound
(speed healing)
Reabsorb low molecular
weight plasma proteins
Allow early mobilization,
having less fluid
in the joints
16. Considering the psychological aspect, the fact
of feeling less pain, of having less swelling in the
injured area and the possibility of making movements
in a precocious way, stimulates the patient to a more
rapid improvement and better convalescence.
17. Management of Edema in athletes from PVR
The treatment goals are:
• Immediate control of the inflammatory reaction
• Decrease the pain
• Decrese the edema
• Reduce muscle spasm
If we meet the stated goals, timing of
rehabilitation will be significantly reduced
and the occurrence of unintended
consequences will be avoided, such as
the residual inflammation.
18. Pressotherapy in sports practice
Due to intense physical activity, muscles increase their volume to the point of reaching
inflammation. This inflammation can block or interrupt the smooth flow of lymph.
Besides muscle soreness, fatigue symptoms appear.
That’s when with a session of just 30 minutes of pressotherapy we can accomplish
restoring lymph and blood circulation, reduce inflammation and eliminate fatigue.
The recovery of muscles and tissue is noted immediately, the athlete is safe and well.
Similarly, all people who regularly practice some intense sport, should also recover the
muscles with the help of pressotherapy.
19. When the body is subjected to high energy expenditure induced by physical training
with heavy loads, it is essential to get the muscular system to obtain rapid
rehabilitation, so that once recovered, it can again be stimulated and generate a
new adaptation process in order to gain greater training load. By placing an athlete
in pressotherapy after training or competition, we can achieve a quicker recovery
and thereby accelerate the processes of adaptation and with it an improvement in
physical capacity.
21. Pressotherapy in sports
The swelling of the chambers produces a sedative effect, relaxing, derived from the
rhythmic and synchronized massage while providing an anti-inflammatory effect.
Pressotherapy promotes lymphatic and venous circulation, a satisfactory drainage and
filtering toxic substances act revitalizing the area treated, significantly diminishes the
recovery time after sports body burden and be able to undergo re-training in a shorter
period of time.
The effect of pressotherapy helps us to make work sessions more continuous and
demanding of a shorter period of adaptation to the effort made, it is understandable
that this will impact very positively on the success of sports performances.
22. We must remember that in order for the massaging
sensation to be effective, it must be always pleasant.
not in a single case more is better, thus we wish to
emphasize that increasing the air pressure when it
produces unpleasant sensations is harmful.
23. Therefore
When using PRESSOTHERAPY we produce a
mechanical stimulus aimed at accelerating the
reabsorption of toxins that accumulate in the muscle
and in the interstitial space, improving circulation,
promoting the diffusion of lactic acid into the lymph
collectors and from them to the lymphatics
(authentic ducts washout), resulting in getting
more rest and avoiding injury.
25. It is applied pressotherapy for 7 days to the patient,
half an hour per session accompanied by massage
therapy, ultrasound and magnetic therapy. In the first
session, it is managed to decrease the edema and
increased joint range previously presented the patient,
breaking adhesions proper of immobilization.
26. Skater, sprinter of the Atlantic, suffers a fall leading to breaking
multiple tables with his leg, which produces multiple trauma.
It can be seen: edema, broken capillaries, bruising, pain and
functional limitation.
27. Sequential pressotherapy
Comprehensive elastic bandages
Multilayer bandages with exercises
TENS
Neuromuscular taping
Magnetotherapy
Ultrasound
Rehabilitation of walking
Marco in Peripheral Vascular Rehabilitation
29. Guillermo Celis
He is a player that performs as defensive midfielder in
the team Atlético Junior de Barranquilla, in the
Colombian first division: it is a great pleasure to be
able to help him improve his physical performance
from kinesiology as a Peripheral Vascular Rehabilitator
and devoted to sports, serving both fields.
Thank you very much, Guillermo, for trusting in
my team.
30. José Luis Chunga
José Luis Chunga, goalkeeper of the Atlético Junior of Barranquilla, Colombia.
As a kinesiologist, it is a pleasure to be able to care for the physical performance, by
means of the Peripheral Vascular Rehabilitation, of an excellent football goalkeeper,
great person with a great heart, of one of the most important clubs in Colombia, the
“Atlético Junior de Barranquilla”. We are working in the injury prevention area, which
tends to transform in the enormous ghost of most of professional players and also
work on their agility, flexibility and joint mobility.
31. Cases
The goalkeeper of a professional football club playing in the
national tournament B of Argentina, suffered a subluxation of
the ring finger of his left hand. The edema prevents him to wear
a glove, even without bandages. He was treated with manual
lymphatic drainage, pressotherapy and adhesive bands for
three sessions. Neuromuscular taping was performed, managing
to place the glove and play regularly.
Lymphatic drainage in addition to facilitating the evacuation of
extravasated fluid promotes the elimination of waste products,
such as degraded red blood cells that form the hematoma.
In skater children, I have observed the impact velocity of the drainage on their
recovery. In the case of Esteban Duarte, skater of the Atlantic, after recovering with
this method, he accomplished, after a few days, several medals at the National
Championship in the children’s category of 9-11 years.
32. Esteban Duarte Rubio
The young barranquillero skater, Esteban Duarte Rubio, is a diamond in the Rough for
this sport: shinning with his own light he follows the steps of the triple world champion,
Alex Cujavante.
Written by Francisco Figueroa Turcios
35. Definition
The diabetic foot is a result of chronic complications
of diabetes and at the same time it is an acute
complication that requires immediate treatment
and for which there are existing prevention
measures of great importance.
36. Peripheral vascular disease in
diabetic patients
Diabetes also damages the blood vessels, reducing blood flow
to the feet. Poor circulation weakens the bone and can cause
disintegration of the bones and joints in the foot and ankle.
As a result, people with diabetes are at increased risk of bone
fractures of the foot.
37. Chronic Limb Ischemia
It appears as a result of the slow and progressive decrease in
blood flow, and therefore oxygen supply to the muscle groups
of the lower limbs during exercise.
Intermittent Claudication
38. Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral nerves carry information to and from
the brain. They also carry signals to and from the
spinal cord to the body.
Peripheral Neuropathy means that nerves do not
function properly. This neuropathy may damage a
single nerve or a nerve group. It can also affect the
nerves throughout the body.
39. Treatment
Don't forget that good control of the disease
with non-pharmacological measures (proper diet,
exercise, peripheral vascular rehabilitation) and
drug therapy (oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin)
can prevent many of the serious complications
that occur in these patients.
41. Fisiokinesic treatment
Objectives
Increasing transport capacity
of the lymphatic and venous
vascular system
Decrease the volume
of the affected limb
Prevent the patient’s
progress toward
a elephantiasis
Rehabilitate muscle pump
Improve joint mobility
Correct posture
of the patient
Reduce pain
42. Physiotherapy
The agents most used in the treatment of diseases
of the circulatory system.
Sequential pressotherapy
Magneto therapy
Laser
Ultrasound
43. Sequential Pressotherapy
The Lymphastim works on the principle of
intermittent pneumatic compression, using a
pressure wave progresses to facilitate
lymphatic drainage.
Stimulates the activity of the lymphatic
channels, increases the flow of lymph hot-
spots, improving blood flow and accelerates
the exchange of body fluids.
44. Lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is in charge of
draining the plasma of the processes of
cellular exchange. In the same manner, this
system works as a true filter
for catching bacteria’s and
residues from the organism.
45. Maximum number of chambers, allowing a more accurate
treatment. Through these pressure waves, the circulatory
system is stimulated.
22 chambers pants
10 chamber legs
51. With the use of Pressotherapy
in diabetic patients we accomplish:
Improve circulation
Reduce edema
Improve mobility
Improve flexion and extension (twin pump)
Improve gait
Reduce infection risks
Improved healing (in the case of ulcer)
Improve the trophism of the skin
53. Therefore, diabetic patients
If not properly controlled, high blood glucose level,
typical of diabetes, can cause progressive damage
to the nerves and blood vessels of the lower limbs
which can lead to severe health complications,
such as diabetic foot.
55. Surgery and Sequential Pressotherapy
Any surgical intervention, due to the trauma it causes (ruptured
blood and lymph vessels, cell injury, etc.), produces a local
inflammatory reaction with swelling and edema in many of the
affected and surrounding tissues.
The application of Lymphatic Drainage
before and after surgery, helps always
get better results than if we let the
body to respond alone to the
surgical aggression.
56. Benefits of pre-surgical application
of Pressotherapy
When we activate the lymphatic circulation in the area to be operated, the positive
impact of the intervention is higher, results especially useful in patients with previous
alteration of your lymphatic circulation.
By acting the LD on regional lymph nodes in the area where the surgery will be
performed, the conditions of repair and response to surgical aggression improve.
It is important for a better surgical procedure that the interstitial medium and the
fundamental substance of connective tissue are not waste loaded.
If the area where the surgery will be performed presents edema, lymphatic drainage
can reduce it and it is possible to anticipate surgery.
Stimulates the immune system.
57. Drainage benefits in
Traumatic Inflammatory Joint diseases
Considering the psychological aspect, the fact of feeling less pain, of having less swelling in
the injured area and the possibility of making movements in a precocious way, stimulates
the patient to a more rapid improvement and better convalescence.
Decrease the content
of extravasated fluids
(decreases tumor)
Decrease
tissue tension
Facilitate the removal
of bacteria, necrotic tissue,
degradation residues of RBC
Facilitate
cellular nutrition
Decrease pain
Balancing intra and
extravascular pressures
Brings together the
edges of the wound
(speed healing)
Reabsorb high
molecular weight
plasma proteins
Allow early mobility,
by having less fluid
in the joints
58. Goals of postsurgical drainage
Goals
Reduce
edemas
Decrease
pain
Decrease
fibrosis
Ameliorate
ecchymosis
Ameliorate
ecchymosis
Obtain
good wound
healing
Reduce
retractions
Improve
mobility
Undermine
alterations in the
sensitivity
Eliminate
toxins
59. Decrease edema: main goal
Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Pressotherapy
are indicated from the start. Its effectiveness
percentage is above 80%.
Evacuation
Reabsorption
Return
60. The Peripheral Vascular Rehabilitation is important after a surgical procedure. When
producing an incision in the tissue, damage is done to the lymphatic system, there is
rupture of blood vessels, etc. An accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space is
produced, which delays the recovery of the patient and can present some
complications such as thrombosis, adhesions, etc.
In a patient being able to move is very important to reestablish the circulatory pumps
in charge of returning the blood to the heart; with PVR, we help to significantly shorten
rehabilitation time.
62. The importance of Pressotherapy
as a tool of Peripheral Vascular
diseases in PVR
63. The PVR in peripheral vascular diseases
Lymphedema Elephantiasis Lymphedema mmss
EdemaLymphedemaLymphedemaUlcers
64. Kinesiology in patients with
vascular diseases
Goals:
• Activate venous and lymphatic return
• Reduce edema
• Prevent/correct ankyloses or unnormal articular position
capable of obstructing the venous return
• Help closing the ulcer as second intention through
desbrindantes maneuvers and approximation of the borders
65. Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Valves in
normal veins
This healthy valve
prevents the
return of the flow
There is a return of
the flow due to a
damaged valve
Blood flows
to the heart
Blood flows
to the heart
Valves in
varicose veins
66. Varicose Veins
Permanent dilations of the veins associated with elongation,
functional or organic avalvulación and irreversible damage to
the parietal endothelium.
Morphology:
• Telangiectasia
• Reticular Varicose Veins
• Truncal Varicose Veins
67. Edemas
In a flooded area,
communications are
hindered, resulting in an
adverse swamping to the
health of the person.
Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space
68. Lymphedema
It is a protein rich edema
It can be:
Primary (hereditary)
It’s divided in 3:
• Congenital lymphedema
• Early Lymphedema: before the age of 35
• Late Lymphedema occurs after the age of 35
Secondary
It’s divided in:
• Benign: acquired
• Malignant: tumor
69. A patient after traveling from Canada to Colombia presents an
acute lymphedema. After three therapies a great improvement
in signs and symptoms was shown – The patient had to return
to Canada so two therapies were done on the same day and
the other on the day.
It was recommended
compression stockings,
lymphokinetic exercises
and following therapy
when arriving the
country of residence.
75. Ulcers
Consists in the loss of substance,
chronic, of extension and variable
depth, located preferentially in
the distal third of the leg.
Mixed ulcers
(arterial and venous)
Vascular Ulcers
(most frequent)
Arterial ulcers
76.
77.
78.
79. Complications of Peripheral Vascular Pathologies
due to negligence, carelessness
and/or misinformation
• Fungal infections of the skin
• Erysipelas (staphylococcus and
streptococcus bacteria)
• Papillomatosis: warts and
skin protrusions
• Elephantiasis
• Thrombosis
• Cellulite
81. Inguinal-iliac lymphadenectomy
Part of the treatment in oncology
patients (retroperitoneal cancer, ovary,
endometrium, prostate, etc.)
This lymphatic
decompensatio
produces lower limb
lymphedema occurs
in a large percentage.
85. Is it allowed the use
of pressotherapy in
oncology patients?
86. After the various treatments to which are subject
oncology patients, they suffer some sequels,
product of the lack of full or partial lymph nodes
in different lymphatic node stations where the
filtering of surpluses in the organism occurs.
When a blockage of the lymphatic system occurs,
blocking proper evacuation of lymph, it begins to
produce what is known as Secondary Lymphedema.
87. Previously, the use of Pressotherapy in oncology
patients was discouraged because the sleeves had
a single chamber that when insufflated performed
a tissue pressure around the affected limb, creating
dangerous areas of hydric pressure and tissues with
little possibility of draining of liquids proximally.
88. However
When increasing the number of chambers and while making
a more fragmented sequential pressure, a gradient of more
fragmented sequential pressure is created, it is subsequently
also created a gradient of tissue and water pressure similar to
“tile roof”, with partial overlapping of the chambers- one above
the other- which avoiding coetaneous pressure.
89. What are we looking for in the
treatment of the oncologic patient?
• Decrease the volume of the affected limb
• Improving quality of life
• Reduce risk of complications
• Improve joint range
• Improve the psychological state of the patient
• Improve skin trophism
90. THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESSOTHERAPY
IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF MEDICINE
Lic. Sandra Fariña
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