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7 Questions and Answers: Scar Treatment

Scar treatment is an essential part of post-surgical rehabilitation, whether it involves a C-section, knee replacement surgery, or mastectomy. Typically, various manual techniques are used to improve scar flexibility, along with moisturizing and silicone products. In this article, we explore the use of the LymphaTouch device in scar treatment and answer seven common questions. 1. […]

Physiotherapy Students’ Effortlessly Master the LymphaTouch

Recently, physiotherapy students from Arcada University of applied sciences (Helsinki, Finland) had the unique opportunity to use the LymphaTouch device during their clinical practice at school and in real-time settings at an international badminton tournament. After a professionally guided two-hour workshop, students quickly adapted to using the device independently, even without prior knowledge of the […]

Clinical Applications of LymphaTouch

Melody Brown, an experienced occupational therapist with over 20 years in the field of lymphedema and vascular conditions, recently shared her journey and initial impressions of the LymphaTouch Pro device. Having worked extensively with lymphedema, vascular conditions, and lipedema, Melody’s insights provide a valuable perspective on the integration of this innovative technology into clinical practice. […]

TMD and LymphaTouch

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common ailments that many people suffer from at some point in their lives. Although symptoms are often mild and transient, approximately 10% of the population requires treatment for TMD symptoms. In women and girls, the prevalence of symptoms is more common than in men. The emergence and prognosis of symptoms are […]

LymphaTouch helps to recover from contusion injury

A professional ice hockey player injured his vastus intermedius muscle during competition and needed to jump off the ice due to the contusion injury. He received LymphaTouch-device treatment followed by Cryonic ultracold to relieve swelling and pain for 4 days. In ultrasound (US) photos, the prominent contusion injury is marked with red arrows (days 1 […]

LymphaTouch and severe burn injury

The patient had had a work-related accident, causing over 60% burns, followed by several complications. Post-traumatic physiotherapy was started in May 2019. The user experience of the LymphaTouch device is related to scar tissue formation caused by skin grafts (own and artificial skin), and treatment of lack in the range of motion caused by it. The […]

LymphaTouch and CRPS

CRPS (complex region pain syndrome) is a peripheral pain disorder of the limb that most commonly develops after injury or surgery. CRPS is a severe pain disorder with sensory, motor, autonomic and trophic symptoms and signs. The diagnosis is based on the findings of the clinical examination, the patient’s history and symptoms, and the exclusion […]

Case report – 27 year old lumpectomy scar

Client came to HLP therapy to see if they could make the difference in the lumpectomy scars. The client has 27 year old breast scar from two lumpectomies in the same scar. The main issues was pinching, tightness, restriction, pain and unable to wear bra correctly. Client went through four treatment sessions with HLP therapy […]

Case Report – Head and neck lymphedema

Patient is female diagnosed with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer/ Metastatic differentiated carcinoma and in the past, Hx Lymphoma. Patient was very proactive in sourcing treatment and had just retired from work prior to her diagnosis and was enjoying retirement hobbies such as travel, gardening and home maintenance projects. In the beginning of the therapy she was […]

Case report – Treatment of arm after intensive chemo and radiation therapy

“This has been my best work in 22 years, as a physiotherapist and scar specialist!” The client attended HLP Therapy Limited in August 2022. The previous year, she had undergone a lumpectomy of her left breast, i.e. breast-sparing surgery. After the operation, the client developed significant cording in the left upper limb with hardening and […]

LymphaTouch has its place in pain management

LymphaTouch enables an effective and researched method of rehabilitation. Pain management requires more drug-free and non-invasive treatment methods, for which LymphaTouch is a great option. Negative pressure therapy is a safe and comfortable device for rehabilitation. Thanks to adjustable functions, treatment can be provided individually, efficiently, and painlessly. Compared to other negative pressure treatments, LymphaTouch […]

Negative pressure treatment benefits patients with head and neck cancer symptoms

Until recently, treatment options that support healing for patients that have had head and neck cancers have been limited. Because the symptoms of scaring, fibrosis, movement restriction and swelling can cause swallowing and breathing difficulties, finding treatments that will assist with healing these symptoms is critical. LymphaTouch® is a gentle tool that is able to […]