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Abdomen Contraindications - ANSWER --General
-Pregnancy
-Menstrual Period (relative to patient's comfort)
-Recent abdominal surgery (6 mos or less)
-Radiation fibrosis, R. colitis, R. cystitis
-Post pelvic DVT (6 mos or less)
-Crohn's Disease
-Diverticulitis & diverticulosis
-Liver cirrhosis
-Abdominal aortic aneurysm
-Unexplained pain
-Implanted devices (drains, feeding tubes, colostomy bags, morphine pumps)
-Others (hernia, mesh implants, cysts, fibroids, IUD - less or no work)
Deep techniques on the trunk contraindications: - ANSWER --General
-Osteoporosis
-Radiation fibrosis
-Bone metastases (bone cancer)
-Anti-hormone therapy
Why is abdominal MLD combined with deep diaphragmatic breathing? -
ANSWER -To stimulate deeper situated lymphatic structures - thoracic duct
(passes through the diaphragm then empties into the subclavian vein), cisterna
chyli, lumbar trunks, pelvic & lumbar lymph nodes & organ structures with their
lymphatic systems
What are some indications for MLD other than lymphedema. - ANSWER --Sprain
-Whiplash
-Hematoma
-Post-Surgical Edema
-Oncology
-Palliative Care / Hospice
-Fibromyalgia
-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome