Is there a need for a mobile Compression Therapy Service for lymphoedema sufferers.

[LymphaPress]

I there a requirement for a mobile Compression-Therapy Service for lymphoedema sufferers? Do people need a service and if there is enough interest would you be willing to commit to using a service if i set one up? Im not a philanthropist and i don't want to get rich but i would be making a substantial financial commitment as well as quitting my current job.

[syrup01]

I absolutely think that a mobile servie would be beneficial, but I have seen the best results from lymphopress equipment when the therapy has been intensive - upto 10 - 45 minute sessions in 36 hours. I underwent this whilst in hospital with one session every 2 hours whilst awake with a full 2 leg and stomach press. I took 5 kilos off, and the results are very visible. I do believe that ad-hoc treatments have limited benefit.

[LymphaPress]

Hi Syrup01

Thankyou for your response, i was hoping to establish something in the region of 3 one hour sessions a week for individuals that would benefit from Compression Therapy that are unable to purchase they're own equipment.

it is my understanding that in conjunction with MLD and compression garments this can be a very effective regime. Can i ask if you continue to use regular compression therapy and if so how regularly?

I would remind you that im not a sufferer and i do have a financial interest but am not trying to "Get rich" rather to provide a service and a modest income.

Regards

Ade

[syrup01 in reply to LymphaPress]

I am investigating, along with my consultant, surgical options to ease/cure my lymphoedema in my right leg, but I go into hospital 2 days prior to surgery and have intensive compression therapy using a lymphapress machine covering both legs and my lower lumber area. This therapy is in 45 minute sessions and I try and do 1 session every two hours during waking hours, so will have 7/8 sessions in a day. This has shown to have massive short term benefits and I have lost over 5 kilos during one of these pre-op sessions. I have never used the compression for a long term period, so I am not sure how I would benefit from regular sessions, but if i was to consider this, I would look to raise the funds for a personal machine.

[norberte]

hi lymphapress

i think the big stumbling block you're going to come across is distance - how far are you prepared to travel?

& of course a lot of us simply can't afford to pay for regular mld, which is harder & harder to get for free, & then pay for compression therapy on top

so even if people agree to make a commitment, as you've suggested, circumstances inevitably change

have you thought about approaching the mld therapists & lymphoedema services in your area & asking them what they think? they'd have an idea of how much demand there might be in the area you can realistically hope to cover

[LymphaPress in reply to norberte]

Hi Norberte and thanks for your comments. I am certain you are quite correct about the stumbling block and yes i have been try ing to reach local MLD practitioners. Thanks also Syrup! I am open to suggestions and welcome any input so thankyou both for you comments.