What is lymphedema?
Lymphedema refers to a condition that has impaired lymphatic drainage, leading to swelling in arms and legs. When your lymphatic system is unable to clear lymph fluids from tissues, localised swelling in your extremities occurs, which is identified as lymphedema. Secondary lymphedema is more common as a result of damage to lymphatic drainage.
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- Swelling of arms or legs
- Asymmetrical appearance of limbs
- Full or heavy or tight feeling in arms or legs
- Decreased ability to see or feel veins or tendons in limbs
- Trouble moving of joints, tightness or reduced flexibility in joints
- Tightness in clothing or jewelry
- Puffiness of skin, redness or skin or recurrent infections
- Hardening or thickening of skin
Benefits of Electro-Lymphatic Therapy (ELT)
- Ensure lymphatic drainage of both superficial and deeper layers
- The superficial layer is where 70% of the lymph fluids are at, doing manual lymphatic massages drains this as well
- ELT is able to reach the deep layers where 70% of our immune system resides
- Ability to drain the lymph through anastomosis which helps to clear out congestion
- Reroute of lymph fluids for lymphatic system to prevent the buildup of lymph fluids
Disclaimer: Electro-Lymphatic Therapy using LymphDrainage XP-II, as well as any wellness devices mentioned, is intended for use only for general well-being purposes or to encourage or to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and is not intended to be used for any medical purposes (such as detection, diagnosis, monitoring, management or treatment of any medical condition or disease). Any health-related information provided by this device should not be treated as medical advice. Please consult a physician for any medical advice required.
