Compression devices electrotherapy mmmmm

Electrotherapy

1. Compression Devices

2. Lymphedema Lymphatic obstruction or lymphedema is a blockage of the lymph vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed.

3. Lymphedema The most common reason for lymphatic obstruction is the removal or enlargement of the lymph nodes

4. Causes of lymphatic obstruction Infections Injury Radiation therapy Skin infections such as  cellulitis   Surgery Tumors

5. . Purposes of Compression device

6. . Types of Units Sequential Compression

7. Physiological Effects

8. . Physiological Effects Lymphatic Buds

9. © 2005 – FA Davis, Inc. Physiological Effects

10. Indications

11. Contraindications

12. Contraindications

13. Question What is the difference between Deep vein thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis?

14. Precautions

15. . Instrumentation

16. . Preparation of the Treatment

17. Alternate Applications Elevate the extremity Gravity assists in venous/lymphatic return Electrical Stimulation Motor-level stimulation provides muscle pump