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Lyphoedema tape moves lymphatic fluid from congested to non-congested areas of the body. It gently lifts the surface layer of the skin thus encouraging lymph and blood to move.
It can be a good self-help tool and is easy to apply (obviously by another person in this application).
The tape must only be applied on intact, healthy skin. If there is an allergic reaction (itching) the tape should be removed immediately. Sometimes switching to a different brand helps as they all use slightly different glues.
This is a particularly good application for lymphoedema of the hand and fingers. The back of the hand is very difficult compress with a gauntlet or glove, this is a good alternative (or addition, depending on the oedema).
I have found taping really useful for client with an abdominal hernia (she cannot be treated with surgery).
It can also be help for people with back issues, it provides a stimulus of "support".
Another potentially useful application is s are
for people where the nerves are "very sensitive". I see it as providing a
different stimulus so that the nerves have "something to talk about"
rather than pain and irritation.
The original Kinesio Tex Tape and the Kinesio Taping Method were
developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese Chiropractor who trained in the
United States. In the early 1970 he developed a specialized tape that
could aid the body in healing itself. Originally Kinesio Taping was used only as a elastic
sports tape, but later applications for lymphoedema emerged.
You might have seen Kinesio taping at sports events, particularly at
the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, where 50,000 rolls of tape were
donated to the Olympic athletes. Amongst them was Kerri Walsh, who used
the tape during the games following surgery on her rotator cuff. Serena
Williams has also used Kinesio tape during competitions.
Taping can affect the lymphatic system in several ways:
The motion of the tape and its action on sensory receptors in the skin can improve muscle contraction. This enhances the function of the deeper lymph vessels nearby.
Tape can be placed to stabilize joints that have been
affected by lymphoedema.
As the tape affects the muscles and skin it also improves
the ability of blood to flow in and out of the treated area. This
improved circulation aids in
healing.
Swelling can place pressure on sensory receptors in the skin thus causing pain, numbness or reduced sensitivity. When excess fluid is removed the pressure is reduced and the ability of these receptors to communicate with the brain is improved.
Thus taping can be very helpful as an adjunct to lymphoedema
treatment. It is particularly useful in the reduction of truncal, head,
and neck
lymphoedemas or areas where compression is difficult or not
appropriate.
Taping is one of the treatment options. I use it in conjunction with Deep Oscillation, Manual Lymph Drainage, and occasionally, with massage. I found it particularly helpful in situations where deep massage is contra-indicated (not helpful), for example when a client has lymphoedema of the arm (where deep massage is not helpful due to possibility of bruising) and a tennis elbow. I found it very effective for oedema of the hand and fingers.
I have only recently started to use it again, after I came across a scientific article comparing bandaging with taping - and taping was no worse. I do think this has to be taken with a pinch of salt, but taping is good for lymphoedema where compression is difficult.
Samar is currently undergoing a series of lipoedema surgeries.
Unfortunately she had a fall damaging her left knee, damaging it quite
badly. She found taping really helpful, she can exercise and walk up
stairs without pain. This helps her to build up her muscles to support
her joints.
Here you can see "work in progress" with the lipoedema not yet treated and the empty skin.
Such a long and hard journey.
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Mar 02, 22 05:53 AM
I have been going to Regina for MLD after two surgeries on my thighs, calves, and ankles, after suffering with lipodema. Regina is very knowledgeable and
Dec 31, 21 08:07 AM
I have suffered with foot pain for many years & experienced conditions such as plantar fasciitis & tendonitis. I have osteoarthritis in my king toes &