4
J. Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, CWS, CLWT, CLS-LANAAtrium Health Stanly
Albemarle, North CarolinaUnited States of America
Karen J. Bock, PT, MPT, CWS, CLT-LANATruman Medical Centers
Kansas City, MissouriUnited States of America
“This is my best friend”2295
5732
2470
5412
2344
4342
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Patient #4 Patient #2
Volume (upper limb lymphedema)
Initial 1st follow 2nd follow up
Location measured
1st Follow up 2nd Follow up
Patient #3lower arm
-12% 53%
Patient #4lower arm
-44 -38%
% improvement in fibrosis
2,40%
18%
62%
45%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
lower leg lower leg
Patient #1 Patient #2
% improvement in fibrosis
1st follow up 2nd follow up
4290
5732
40075412
4305 4342
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Patient #1 Patient #2
Volume (lower limb lymphedema)
Initial 1st follow up 2nd follow up
“It’s comfortable at night and can’t realize I’m sleeping in it.”
“I can see my elbow.” “I can see my hand again.”
Reported Quality of Life Rating improvement from 7/10 to 8/10.
Special thanks to Dr. Neil Piller for advising and instruction with the tonometer.
0
5
10
Initial 1st follow up 2nd followup
Quality of life rating (lower limb lymphedema)
Subject #1 Subject #2
0
5
10
Initial 1stfollow up
2ndfollow up
Quality of Life Rating (upper limb
lymphedema
Subject #3 Subject #4
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REDUCED TISSUE FIBROSIS WITH ADDITION OF TEXTURED COMPRESSION GARMENTS
TO EDEMA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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