Lymphedema Management
Subtitle: The Comprehensive Guide For Practitioners
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
Published: February 4, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9781588902849
Subjects: physiopathology; Medical / Nursing; Medical; therapy; Endocrinology & Metabolism; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Ultrasonography; Lymphedema
Description: Covers everything from anatomy, physiology, and pathology to detailed treatment techniques and patient education. Includes detailed, hands-on treatment techniques, with a special focus on manual lymph drainage (Vodder Technique) and complete decongestive therapy. It offers complete coverage of primary and secondary lymphedemas, including the extremities, head and face, external genitalia, pediatric lymphedemas, malignancies, and more, including therapeutic approaches to wound care of skin lesions associated with lymphedema and venous insufficiencies.