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    Best Practices for the management of Lymphedema: Compression


    Check with your doctor to see if you are Therapy: A position document on compression bandaging. International
    Lymphedema Framework, 2012. Available at:
    healthy enough to do this kind of activity. http://www.lympho.org/resources.php. Accessed Nov. 24, 2014.
    Use a cane or a walker if you have trouble Burrows, C., Miller, R., Townsend, D., Bellefontaine, R., MacKean, G.,
    with your balance. Join a local group Orsted, H.L., Keast, D.H. CAWC BP Recommendations for prevention and
    treatment of venous leg ulcers. WCC. 2006: 45-55. Available at:
    that walks regularly at a pace that is http://cawc.net/index.php/resources/resources/clinical-practice/.
    comfortable for you. Accessed Aug. 27, 2012.
    O’Brien, J., Edwards, H., Finlayson, K., Kerr. Understanding the relationships
    between the calf muscle pump, ankle range of motion, and healing for
    adults with venous leg ulcers: A review of the literature. Wound Practice and
    Research, 2012 20(2): 80-85. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/54223/.
    Accessed July 2013.
    EXERCISES COMBINED WITH Orsted, Heather, L., Lori Radke, and Richelle Gorst. “The impact of
    COMPRESSION musculoskeletal changes on the dynamics of the calf muscle pump.”
    Ostomy Wound Management 47.10 (2001): 18-25.
    Compression bandages and stockings are
    often prescribed to help keep the swelling
    DISCLAIMER
    from building up around the ankles. These This brochure is provided as general information for the health care
    can also limit the ability of the calf muscles professional and patient regarding venous leg ulcer exercises. The
    materials contain guidance, which are based on current literature and
    to move the ankle. It is important to do these clinical information at the time the material was produced, and which we
    exercises while wearing your compression. believe was reliable when the material was created. However, assessment
    and treatment practices continually change, such that the completeness
    In fact, blood flow back to the heart is or accuracy of its content cannot be guaranteed over time. 3M Canada
    recommends that the information contained in this material be used as
    better when calf muscle pumping exercises a guide only. In all cases, professional clinical judgment must be used
    are done with compression bandages or for assessment, intervention, and evaluation in each clinical situation.
    3M Canada shall not be liable or responsible for the consequences of
    stockings. any actions taken on the basis of the guidelines contained in, or errors
    or omissions from this material. This information is not intended to be
    a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnostics or treatment.
    Please consider seeing a physiotherapist Always seek the advice of a doctor with any questions regarding a medical
    for further ways to improve your swelling in condition. Do not disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it
    because of something you read here. In this brochure, material from
    your legs. For further information contact different sources and industry experts were used.
    cptwcc@gmail.com with any questions.
    Chronic Leg
    Edema Exercises
    3M™ Coban™ 2 Layer
    Compression System

    3M  Coban
    edema also called2 Layer
    for patients with ABPI ≥ 0.8 mmHg
    ™ ™
    3M™ Coban™ 2 Layer Lite Chronic leg lymphedema

    Compression
    the skin. There are many causes ofSystems
    occurs when fluid builds up in the tissues under
    cptwcc@gmail.com Compression System
    for patients with ABPI ≥ 0.5 mmHg
    leg swelling
    and if left untreated can cause changes in the skin,
    pain and inflammation.

    Printed in Canada.
    For more information about lymphedema
    Available in Canada from:
    3M Science. Applied to contact: www.lymphedema.org.
    Life., 3M and Coban are
    trademarks of 3M. Used
    under license in Canada.
    All other trade names Compression is the cornerstone of treatment and is best used with venous
    Critical & Chronic Care Solutions 3M Deutschland GmbH referenced are the service
    3M Canada Company Health Care Business marks, trademarks or leg ulcer exercises. This brochure is intended to provide examples of
    P.O. Box 5757 Carl-Schurz-Straße 1 registered trademarks of different exercises that people with venous leg ulcers can use. Refer to
    London, Ontario N6A 4T1 41453 Neuss, Germany their respective companies. disclaimer for more information.
    1-800-364-3577 © 2015, 3M. All rights
    www.3M.ca reserved. 1511-04016 E
    Ankle Pumps: Using a chair for
    Minor bumps or scratches can cause the
    Repeat 30 times support
    skin to breakdown.
    every 1-2 hours Push up onto your toes
    when awake. Make lifting your heel off
    sure you move your the ground. Repeat 10
    CALF MUSCLE ankle through the full times or until you can
    PUMP range of movement. no longer raise your
    The heart is heel off the floor.
    well known
    to pump blood
    through the blood Stand on a gradual
    vessels (called wedge shaped block.
    arteries) out to parts Move your foot onto
    of your body. Calf Stretches: the board until you feel
    Gently pull on the a stretch of the muscle
    This circulation brings on the back of your
    oxygen to tissues towel until you feel
    a stretch in the back knee. Hold that position
    located throughout as long as possible.
    the body including of your calf. Hold 60
    those in the legs and feet. The calf muscles seconds. When you
    located between your knee and ankle contract no longer feel the
    and relax and help to pump the blood in the stretch pull harder A persistent pain in the calf muscle that is
    veins back up to the heart. In this way the calf on the towel. Repeat tender to touch should be brought to the
    muscles have been termed “a second heart”. 3-5 times every day. attention of your health care provider.
    This second heart must be working properly Repeat with knee
    to control swelling. bent.
    Walking
    Walking short distances
    Calf can also help improve
    Strengthening: blood circulation to
    EXERCISES your legs and feet. It
    With your leg
    In order for the calf muscle pump to straight, press into the is important to walk as
    work properly you need to have enough Thera-Band® as far as briskly as possible with
    movement in your ankles, and strong you are able. Hold 3 your feet pointing forward
    muscles that can easily move your foot seconds. Release to so that the calf muscle is pumping with each
    up and down. Certain exercises can help start counting 1, 2, 3, step. Thirty minutes of walking at least 3
    improve this and reduce swelling and pain. 4. Repeat 20 times times a week has been shown to improve
    and rest. Repeat 3 the pumping action of the calf muscle and
    times. increase the ability of your leg muscles to
    return blood back to the heart.

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