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Lymphoedema management at home LymphAssist™ Homecare Hydroven® 12 serie

Manage your lymphoedema treatment more effectively from the comfort of your own home If you’ve been diagnosed with primary or secondary Lymphoedema, you will know how important it is to be able to self-manage and continue with your prescribed care plan outside of the traditional hospital and clinical setting. The LymphAssist™ Homecare compression system from Huntleigh has been designed specifically to compliment your traditional treatment in the comfort of your own home. The clinically proven and effective LymphAssist™ Homecare system comprises two parts, a simple to use, single key press...

Patented treatment profile The treatment profile replicates the Leduc method of MLD and is made up of two phases; the first phase begins by applying a light pressure up your limb starting at your toes or finger tips, this has the effect of softening the tissue and stimulating the sub surface lymphatic channels. The second phase then reverses the order by applying a light pressure which clears a pathway closest to the centre of your body. The process then continues down the affected limbs until the pattern has been delivered across the whole length clearing accumulated fluid along the way....

Arm and upper body lymphoedema treatment designed for you Providing treatment to the upper body. Arm The Lymphassist arm garment uses 12 inflatable chambers to provide treatment from hand to shoulder. Using the principles of manual lymphatic drainage this system gently promotes the healthy movement of excess fluid from the arm. • Suitable for either arm • 12 overlapping chambers ensure comfortable treatment and promote movement of lymph in a natural manner • Easy to put on and take off • Easy to wipe clean to ensure good hygiene • ‘Active’ inserts accommodate larger limbs while contributing...

Upper body garment measuring guide Upper Body Sizing Upper Arm Circumference (UA) The following guide is intended as an aid to help the user select the correct size garment. When determining the correct size garment: Chest Circumference • Remove any bandaging, stockings or bulky dressings • Measure the points as shown on the diagram • DO NOT pull the measuring tape tight • Make sure the garment extends beyond the area under treatment. Note that some garments are provided in different lengths • If circumference measurements exceed those listed, check if inserts are available to provide...

Leg and lower body lymphoedema treatment designed for you Providing treatment to the whole lower body Leg The lymphassist leg garment uses 12 inflatable chambers to provide treatment from thigh to ankle. Using the principles of manual lymphatic drainage this system gently promotes the healthy movement of excess fluid from the leg. • Suitable for either leg • 12 overlapping chambers ensure comfortable treatment and promote movement of lymph in a natural manner • Easy to put on and take off • Easy to wipe clean to ensure good hygiene • ‘Active’ inserts accommodate larger limbs while...

Lower body garment measuring guide Lower Body Sizing The following guide is intended as an aid to help the user select the correct size garment. When determining the correct size garment: • Remove any bandaging, stockings or bulky dressings Waist Circumference • Measure the points as shown on the diagram above • DO NOT pull the measuring tape tight • Make sure the garment extends beyond the area under treatment. Note that some garments are provided in different lengths • If circumference measurements exceed those listed, check if inserts are available to provide additional width Leg Length...

“LymphAssist has made an incredible difference and improvement to my condition. After my first session I realised how heavy my limbs had felt before. I didn’t expect the liberating feeling it would give me after just one session – it was quite emotional. I now own a LymphAssist and use it every day. Prior to this my treatment involved compression garments and daily exercise. I still maintain this but using LymphAssist before exercise has made it so much easier.” Mark – LymphAssist™ user “Having LymphAssist at home is an example of value base health care, enabling patients to take control of...