Comments for SLIERS blog http://sliers.wordpress.com Southern Idaho's Leader in Outpatient Therapy Services Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:18:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on National Occupational Therapy Month! by Nancy McCullough http://sliers.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/national-occupational-therapy-month/#comment-199 Nancy McCullough Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:18:04 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=58#comment-199 At the St. Luke's/Elks Rehabilitation Hand Clinic (311 West Idaho Street) we offer specialized hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder evaluation, rehabilitation, and splinting in a homestyle environment with convenient parking just steps from our front door. TLC is our middle name! Our staff is composed of 2 Occupational Therapists (one is a certified hand therapist) with 35 years of combined experience in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, and a massage therapist on site. Please call us for an appointment at 208-489-5050. At the St. Luke’s/Elks Rehabilitation Hand Clinic (311 West Idaho Street) we offer specialized hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder evaluation, rehabilitation, and splinting in a homestyle environment with convenient parking just steps from our front door. TLC is our middle name! Our staff is composed of 2 Occupational Therapists (one is a certified hand therapist) with 35 years of combined experience in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, and a massage therapist on site. Please call us for an appointment at 208-489-5050.

]]> Comment on Lymphedema: Exercise Guidelines by Avril http://sliers.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/lymphedema-exercise-guidelines/#comment-198 Avril Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:35:31 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=189#comment-198 Hi , My grand mother was suffered from lymphedema. I know how a person suffered from the lymphedema feels. After a long search on the treatment on lymphedema and swelling in the body, I found a book which is written by Peter Hodge. The book is based on his experience and 6 years of research on the lymphedema and its treatment. I make you sure that you will be benefit by this book. Go through the web-link <a href="http://www.lymphedemaadvice.com/" title="lymphedema advice" rel="nofollow">lymphedema advice </a> to get a proper treatment for the lymphedema. Thanks and regards, Avril Hi ,

My grand mother was suffered from lymphedema. I know how a person suffered from the lymphedema feels. After a long search on the treatment on lymphedema and swelling in the body, I found a book which is written by Peter Hodge. The book is based on his experience and 6 years of research on the lymphedema and its treatment. I make you sure that you will be benefit by this book. Go through the web-link lymphedema advice to get a proper treatment for the lymphedema.

Thanks and regards,
Avril

]]> Comment on Lymphedema: Exercise Guidelines by emma@enhancementinc http://sliers.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/lymphedema-exercise-guidelines/#comment-185 emma@enhancementinc Sun, 31 May 2009 20:18:57 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=189#comment-185 One of the best things you can do to handle lymphedema is range of motion exercises. There is a fantastic video called "Focus on Healing" (www.enhancementinc.com) that was produced by a professional dancer to help her mother and later herself to deal with the effects of breast cancer surgery and prevent lymphedema. Hope this is helpful! One of the best things you can do to handle lymphedema is range of motion exercises. There is a fantastic video called “Focus on Healing” (www.enhancementinc.com) that was produced by a professional dancer to help her mother and later herself to deal with the effects of breast cancer surgery and prevent lymphedema.

Hope this is helpful!

]]> Comment on Lymphedema: Exercise Guidelines by Lymphedema Treatments » Blog Archive » Lymphedema And Exercise http://sliers.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/lymphedema-exercise-guidelines/#comment-166 Lymphedema Treatments » Blog Archive » Lymphedema And Exercise Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:10:19 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=189#comment-166 [...] Lymphedema: Exercise Guidelines Exercise is a vital part of a Lymphedema Treatment program.  The lymphatic system and circulatory systems are greatly affected by active muscle contraction, which helps assist transport of lymph and blood supplies to tissues and organs. [...] [...] Lymphedema: Exercise Guidelines Exercise is a vital part of a Lymphedema Treatment program.  The lymphatic system and circulatory systems are greatly affected by active muscle contraction, which helps assist transport of lymph and blood supplies to tissues and organs. [...]

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]]> Comment on Arthritis- Performing Tasks Easier without the Pain by Arrornofedob http://sliers.wordpress.com/2008/05/05/arthritis-performing-tasks-easier-without-the-pain/#comment-125 Arrornofedob Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:03:38 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-125 Very nice!! Very nice!!

]]> Comment on True Dedication… by Lynae http://sliers.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/true-dedication/#comment-123 Lynae Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:07:12 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=89#comment-123 in Desperado Dave's defense, the karaoke machine was broken. but he may revive his performance at Hannah's so keep on the look out :) in Desperado Dave’s defense, the karaoke machine was broken. but he may revive his performance at Hannah’s so keep on the look out :)

]]> Comment on True Dedication… by Paul http://sliers.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/true-dedication/#comment-120 Paul Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:50:37 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=89#comment-120 Is that Rocky from Hannahs In Boise??? Is that Rocky from Hannahs In Boise???

]]> Comment on True Dedication… by Paul http://sliers.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/true-dedication/#comment-119 Paul Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:25:18 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=89#comment-119 Desperado? Dave -er- ado? Can't even hear him! Step up! Desperado?

Dave -er- ado?

Can’t even hear him! Step up!

]]> Comment on Lymphedema: Denial and Rebellion- It’s Only Human Nature by sliers http://sliers.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/lymphedema-denial-and-rebellion-it%e2%80%99s-only-human-nature/#comment-118 sliers Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:17:18 +0000 http://sliers.wordpress.com/?p=60#comment-118 It is good that your physician is being thorough with ruling out other causes for your leg swelling, but unfortunately many are misinformed or just do not have a good understanding of Lymphedema. Just because you have not had surgery or radiation on or near your lymph nodes does not rule out Lymphedema. Lymphedema is classified as Primary (having no known cause) or Secondary (due to surgery / trauma / radiation / tumor). Primary Lymphedema occurring before the age of 35 is known as Lymphedema Praecox (accounts for 83% of all cases). Primary Lymphedema occurring after the age of 35 is called Lymphedema Tardum (accounts for 17% of all cases). Lymphedema present at birth, or within the first 1-2 years, is called Congenital Lymphedema. Primary Lymphedema may be due to having less than the normal expected number of lymph collectors in the affected region, or the lymph vessels are of an excessively dilated caliber, which renders them less functional due to valvular dysfunction. I would say that more than half of the patients I treat have no history of surgery/radiation, and of those 99.8% have it in the legs. Approximately 90% of all lymphedema cases are diagnosed on the basis of observations, measurements, and symptoms. Lymphoscintigraphy is an imaging technique used to diagnose lymphedema. The water-based contrast medium, which does not damage lymphatic tissues, makes it possible for a gamma camera to trace the flow of lymph. A computer generates images based on the data gathered by the gamma camera. Do seek a referral to a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). And be aware the redness, itching, pain….can be a sign of infection and should not go untreated. Any physician can refer you (Family practitioner/Cardiologist/PCP…) . I do not personally know a person or facility in your area, but I did search the web and found many in NC (see below). Good luck and best wishes, Sonja M. Maul PT, CLT-LANA Wellness One 2418 Blue Ridge Road Suite 100 Raleigh NC, 27607 PH: (919) 782-5954 FAX: (919) 782-6444 http://www.wellnessone.com/lymphedema_therapy Balanced Physical Therapy and Movement Studios 304 West Weaver Street Carrboro, NC 27510 US Tel: 1-919-942-0240 WWW: www.balancedpt.com It is good that your physician is being thorough with ruling out other causes for your leg swelling, but unfortunately many are misinformed or just do not have a good understanding of Lymphedema. Just because you have not had surgery or radiation on or near your lymph nodes does not rule out Lymphedema.

Lymphedema is classified as Primary (having no known cause) or Secondary (due to surgery / trauma / radiation / tumor). Primary Lymphedema occurring before the age of 35 is known as Lymphedema Praecox (accounts for 83% of all cases). Primary Lymphedema occurring after the age of 35 is called Lymphedema Tardum (accounts for 17% of all cases). Lymphedema present at birth, or within the first 1-2 years, is called Congenital Lymphedema.

Primary Lymphedema may be due to having less than the normal expected number of lymph collectors in the affected region, or the lymph vessels are of an excessively dilated caliber, which renders them less functional due to valvular dysfunction.
I would say that more than half of the patients I treat have no history of surgery/radiation, and of those 99.8% have it in the legs.

Approximately 90% of all lymphedema cases are diagnosed on the basis of observations, measurements, and symptoms. Lymphoscintigraphy is an imaging technique used to diagnose lymphedema. The water-based contrast medium, which does not damage lymphatic tissues, makes it possible for a gamma camera to trace the flow of lymph. A computer generates images based on the data gathered by the gamma camera.

Do seek a referral to a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). And be aware the redness, itching, pain….can be a sign of infection and should not go untreated. Any physician can refer you (Family practitioner/Cardiologist/PCP…) . I do not personally know a person or facility in your area, but I did search the web and found many in NC (see below).

Good luck and best wishes, Sonja M. Maul PT, CLT-LANA

Wellness One
2418 Blue Ridge Road Suite 100
Raleigh NC, 27607
PH: (919) 782-5954
FAX: (919) 782-6444
http://www.wellnessone.com/lymphedema_therapy

Balanced Physical Therapy and Movement Studios
304 West Weaver Street
Carrboro, NC 27510 US
Tel: 1-919-942-0240
WWW: http://www.balancedpt.com

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