Hand manual edema mobilization

TITLE: Manual Edema Mobilization (MEM): Swelling Management for the Upper and Lower Extremities DESCRIPTION: Following an injury, orthopedic surgery or trauma the consequences of longstanding edema are well known. The consequences include: persistent . Randomized controlled clinical trial. Manual edema mobilization (MEM) is a method of edema reduction based on the lymphatic system's ability to drain and resolve subacute www.doorway.ruted Reading Time: 4 mins. There is low to moderate quality evidence with limited confidence in the effect estimate to support the use of manual edema mobilization methods in conjunction with standard therapy to reduce problematic hand edema. Conclusion: Manual edema mobilization techniques should be considered in conjunction with conventional therapies, in cases of excessive edema or when the edema has not responded to Cited by:

• Go slow. Each hand movement should be about 1 stroke per second. • Each stroke involves stretching your skin. Do not let your hand slide on your skin. 1. Place your hand in your armpit and perform 7 stationary circles.! 2. In the inside region of your upper arm perform stationary circles stretching your skin. Manual edema mobilization (MEM) is a relatively new treatment regimen derived from established European and Australian lymphedema reduction regimens. It includes the use of exercises, light skin-tractioning massage techniques following the lymphatic pathways, and the use of low-compression garments. The typical patient who may benefit from the use of MEM has a presumed healthy lymphatic system, is an active participant, and performs some of the techniques independently between therapy sessions. COURSE DATE: April 22 - 23, TITLE:Manual Edema Mobilization (MEM): Swelling Management for the Upper and Lower Extremities. DESCRIPTION:Following an injury, orthopedic surgery or trauma the consequences of longstanding edema are well known. The consequences include: persistent pain, delayed wound healing and the development of fibrotic scar tissue that can restrict motion and impact overall return to function for the patient.

1 oct Manual edema mobilization (MEM) is a relatively new treatment regimen Medicine; Journal of hand therapy: official journal of the. Breathing techniques used are combined with pressure by the therapist's hands which promotes drainage of deep abdominal lymph nodes. Limb mobilization and. A How-to video demonstrating some of the techniques used in manual edema mobilization (MEM): light skin-tractioning massage, clearing.