lymph taping
Read expert articles, clinical research, and training insights on lymph taping from Moving Lymph.
Lymphoedema services in regional Australia
I just did a quick search on the National Lymphoedema Practitioner Register #NLPR to see where people affected by lymphoedema have access therapist services. As expected people with the necessary training and skills are clustered in the metro areas and Melbourne and Sydney have over 50 therapists within a 100km radius of each city centre. Brisbane is not far behind with 48 Perth has 31. Everywhere else you will struggle to find more than a handful of therapists and even major centres like Canber
Update on my Mum's new knee
My Mum's knee surgery went really well, after 3-weeks of MLD and exercise she has recovered almost full flexion and extension.
Why Elastic Tape Is a Game Changer for Phase 2 Lymphoedema Management
Evidence for the effectiveness of elastic taping as an adjunct in Lymphatic Therapies is also growing, and the most recent Systematic Review (SR) on elastic taping in lymphoedema management supports our collective clinical observations, and confirms that lymph taping is a vital option for people who have trouble applying traditional compression therapies.
Does MLD make everything better?
Well obviously, not EVERYTHING, but ask that question of the client at the centre of this case study and they would give you a big "YES" and
The Crucial Role of Mechanical Forces in Wound Healing and Scar Minimisation
Understanding and mitigating excess scar formation is of paramount importance in allied health care, and MLD and Elastic Taping are two of the most effective modalities in your scar management tool box.
MLD and total knee replacement
Next week my Mum will have a knee replacement. Scans show almost no cartilage left between the condyles and the tibial plateau, and the meniscus is sever disintegrated. I already know how much MLD will benefit, because of the physiological effects of MLD, and my experience in treating many clients after TKR.
Elastic Taping; A Non-Drug Therapy with Potential to Prevent Chronic Post-Op Neuropathic Pain.
Discover how elastic taping techniques offer promising, drug-free relief for post-surgical pain and may help prevent chronic neuropathic complications. Explore evidence-based non-pharmacological pain management strategies, including Kinesio taping, for better post-op recovery and long-term outcomes.