However, if you are suffering from chronic lymphedema there are a few methods to help reduce the swelling in your affected limbs. Of course, before you decide to use any products consult your doctor first. One of the products they manufacture is called the Lympha Press. It is used to treat the most severe cases of Lymphedema. The Lympha Press device treats lymphedema using physiological principles.
Pressure is distributed into overlapping air compartments which are contained in a special sleeve.
The compartments are sequentially inflated, from distal to proximal, massaging the limb in a proximal direction. The overlapping compartments prevent any gaps in treatment, to achieve a maximal and safe reduction of the lymphedema. The treatment cycle starts by filling the distal compartment first and continues inflating the remaining compartments in sequence during the first 24 seconds until all are full. The pressure is held in all compartments for 2 seconds, then deflates for four seconds which completes the 30 seconds cycle. The cycle then repeats itself.