Lymph drainage

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Special massage technique for the treatment of swelling conditions of different aetiology, especially lymphedema, phlebedema, lipedema, scleredema and extensive scars.

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Apparatus-based intermittent compression (AIK) can be used to support therapy with compression stockings and/or compression bandages. Well-founded applications to health insurance companies for outpatient AIK performed by the patient himself are successful. S.a.u. lymphedema.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer