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Alginate hydrocolloid impregnated zinc paste bandages-an alternative in the management of lymphoedema?

Veins and Lymphatics, 2013
Several studies have shown an impressive reduction in swelling as a result of compression, and inelastic bandages have become widely accepted as a part of lymphatic decongestive therapy for managing lymphoedema.
Franz-Josef Schingale, Hugo Partsch
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Efficacy and efficiency of a new therapeutic approach based on activity-oriented proprioceptive antiedema therapy (TAPA) for edema reduction and improved occupational performance in the rehabilitation of breast cancer-related arm lymphedema in women: a controlled, randomized clinical trial

BMC Cancer, 2020
Background Breast cancer (BC) is a major public health issue. More than one out of five women treated for breast cancer will develop lymphedema in an upper extremity. Current evidence advocates transdisciplinary oncological rehabilitation.
María Nieves Muñoz-Alcaraz, Luis Ángel Pérula-de-Torres, Jesús Serrano-Merino, Antonio José Jiménez-Vílchez, María Victoria Olmo-Carmona, María Teresa Muñoz-García, Cruz Bartolomé-Moreno, Bárbara Oliván-Blázquez, Rosa Magallón-Botaya   +8 more
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Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs. [PDF]

, 2008
Background Lymphoedema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the body caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage mechanisms. Management involves decongesting the reduced lymphatic pathways in order to reduce the size of the limb.
Ahmed, Andersen, Badger, Badger, Bergan, Bertelli, Carroll, Didem, Dini, Erickson, Foldi, Harris, Hornsby, Irdesel, Johansson, Johansson, Kligman, Levick, McKenzie, McNeely, Moffatt, Mortimer, Moseley, Petrek, Sitzia, Sitzia, Szuba, Szuba, Tobin, Wilburn, Williams   +30 more
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Comparing Rest Alone to Bandaging and Rest in Horses With Superficial Digital Flexor Tendinopathy

Veterinary Evidence, 2019
PICO question In horses with superficial digital flexor tendonitis is bandaging and rest compared to rest alone more effective at promoting healing? Clinical bottom line There is currently a lack of scientific evidence to suggest that bandaging ...
Rafael Alzola, Sarah Louise Freeman
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Case study: obesity, genital oedema and lower limb compression bandaging [PDF]

, 2017
The purpose of this article is to present an evidenced based rationale for lymphoedema compression bandaging one aspect of treatment for a patient with complex lower limb lymphoedema.
Lister, Lindsey, Noble-Jones, Rhian
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Cost-effectiveness of treatments for superficial venous refluxin patients with chronic venous ulceration. [PDF]

, 2018
Background Venous leg ulcers impair quality of life significantly, with substantial costs to health services. The aim of this study was to estimate the cost‐effectiveness of interventional procedures alongside compression therapy versus compression ...
Davies, A, Epstein, D, Gohel, MS, Heatley, FM   +3 more
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Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy and Short-Stretch Bandaging Use on Symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency [PDF]

Rehabilitacja Medyczna
Introduction: The treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) is a difficult medical problem both for patients and health providers. Objectives: The aim of study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of intermittent pneumatic compression device and ...
Paweł T. Dolibog, Patrycja Dolibog, Daria Chmielewska   +2 more
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Creating innovation in lymphoedema nursing through collaboration [PDF]

, 2009
Against a background of fiscal and regulatory pressure to rationalize and justify health-care interventions, there is an underlying political message that greater cooperation and collaboration would improve health-care for all.
Davies, R., Jones, J.
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Comment to: Prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of adjustable compression Velcro wraps versus inelastic multicomponent compression bandages in the initial treatment of leg lymphedema. J Vasc Surg 2013;1:13-9.

Veins and Lymphatics, 2013
This study was conducted as a prospective, randomized, controlled trial at the Lymphedema Department at Nij Smellinghe Hospital in Drachten, The Netherlands, from January 2010 to August 2011.
Stefano Ricci
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An investigation to assess ankle mobility in healthy individuals from the application of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery [PDF]

, 2016
Background An investigation was undertaken to compare the effect of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery kits on individuals’ range of ankle motion whilst wearing typical and medical footwear, and barefoot.
A Barnett, A Gatt, A Gatt, B King, Brandon Fallon, C Humphreys, C Mecagni, FP Dixy, GM Gehlson, Grace Parfitt, H Partsch, HB Menz, HB Menz, HC Doets, JC Menant, JC Nitz, John Stephenson, Karen Ousey, Leanne Atkin, R Flavin, RH Whipple, RL Ashby, SA Bus, Sarah Reel, SC Wearing, TG McPoil, W Wu   +26 more
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