Magnetic therapy is a viable alternate therapy for edema, particularly leg and ankle edema. Magnets are thought to reduce swelling and water retention.

Ankle wrap is used to treat ankle sprains that may cause instability, pain , swelling, joint stiffness and trouble walking. It may take upto 5-14 days to heal. Ankle wrap provides the required compression for the period of recovery.

There is no defined treatment to cure lymphedema. However treatment can be undertaken to reduce the swelling and control the pain. The treatment includes: Exercises Wrapping your arm or leg Massage Pneumatic compression Compression garments. Complete...

You must replace your compression garments every 4-6 months. If there are no changes in your size or swelling, garments can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. If the body part has changed size, you may need to get it remeasured for the new garment.

The term Cryotherapy (also known as cold therapy) originates from Greek word ‘Cryo’ which means cold or icy, and ‘Krous’ which translates to treatment.

Compression stockings are specialized kind of hosiery designed to improve the flow of blood in your legs and prevent these disorders. These garments save the body from pain, heaviness, inability to walk or stand for long hours thus hindering work and leading...

Burn dressings treat varied types of burns which are: First degree or superficial burns - determined through pain, redness, slight swelling and lack of blistering Second degree burns - involving damage to the underlying skin layers Third degree burns...

Hand braces and splints help in utilizing the early protected movement. They limit and control swelling that eventually leads to stiffness of joints.

About 15 million people in the United States complain of severe joint pain caused by arthritis. That’s one out of every four adults. This painful condition can be debilitating. Since joints are the connections between bones, they provide support for all body...

An abdominal binder may be used after a hysterectomy as it: holds your abdominal muscles together to relieve pain increases circulation at your surgical site to promote healing and decrease swelling makes physical activity more comfortable strengthens...

Common symptoms include: Thick, discolored discharge from the nose or drainage down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage) Nasal obstruction or congestion, difficulty in breathing through the nose Pain, tenderness and swelling around the eyes, cheeks...

A person with a sprained ankle may feel wobbly or unstable with immediate swelling and pain. Bruising may be visible. The affected area is usually tender to touch.

When inflammation is high, it can eventually lead to tissue, cellular, and organ damage. It may cause scarring over time and can lead to other diseases, such as cancer. High levels of the stress hormone cortisol are released causing further damage to the body...

No, Compression garments are not intended to be worn at night while sleeping. They may cause a tourniquet effect result in more swelling or limit blood flow.

Splints or orthoses areRA as they help in decreasing the pain, swelling and prevent deformity.

Parastomal hernias develope when a deficiency in the stomach causes part of the bowel to bulge out, causing swelling of the stoma. An ostomy hernia belt prevents leaking and also eases pain of hernias after a surgical procedure.

Common protein-energy malnutrition is indicated by decrease in subcutaneous fat, edema or swelling in the stomach, along with skin, hair and nail changes. Malnutrition during childhood may cause stunting and can have permanent developmental, neurological, and...

Pressure on the median nerve can come from swelling or anything that makes the carpal tunnel smaller. Some of the causes are as follows: Illnesses such as hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes Making the same hand movements over and over...

A Foley catheter user should seek medical attention if there are symptoms of infection which includes fever, abdominal pain, swelling in the genital and urethral area or burning sensation. Immediate doctor’s advice should also be sought if the urine in the...

After breast surgery, a compression bra can be a women’s best friend. Also known as post-surgical bras, compression bras are designed specifically to help support the healing process with gentle compression to the targeted area. They provide needed support...