My apologies. I neglected to change the subject line. Estelle Estelle B. Breines, PhD, OTR, FAOTA 15 Hibbler Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 908 735-8918 908 730-8919 FAX 908 797-6301 Cell www.grbookpublishers.com
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dr. Estelle Breines Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 7:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OTlist] Research on CDT versus Compression Wrapping Only Ron, would it be possible to alert everyone to the fact that my new book is out. Occupations and Activities from Clay to Computers. This is a revised edition. Check out grbookpublishers.com for the information and a selection of content. Thanks, Estelle Estelle B. Breines, PhD, OTR, FAOTA 15 Hibbler Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 908 735-8918 908 730-8919 FAX 908 797-6301 Cell www.grbookpublishers.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Carson Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 2:36 PM To: Joan Riches Subject: Re: [OTlist] Research on CDT versus Compression Wrapping Only Sorry Joan, CDT = Complete Decongestive Therapy. CDT is treatment strategy for managing lymphedema. It includes: 1. MLD = Manual Lymphatic Drainage (i.e. a form of gently massage) 2. Compression wrapping use low-stretch elastic bandages 3. Exercises 4. Skin care I have anecdotal and written evidence that compression wrapping followed by compression garments is an effective treatment strategy. But my experience and belief is that MLD is not effective nor even contributes to limb volume reduction. What I am looking for is some evidence supporting my belief. A search of the Cochrane database did reveal the following summary: quote> One crossover study of manual lymph drainage (MLD) followed by quote> self-administered massage versus no treatment, concluded that quote> improvements seen in both groups were attributable to the use quote> of compression sleeves and that MLD provided no extra benefit quote> at any point during the trial. Unfortunately, the summary does not compare MLD + compression wrapping to just compression wrapping alone. WOW, that was long-winded.... Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Joan Riches <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Research on CDT versus Compression Wrapping Only JR> CDT? JR> Joan Riches >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf JR> Of >> Ron Carson >> Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:26 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [OTlist] Research on CDT versus Compression Wrapping Only >> >> Hello All: >> >> Does anyone know of any research comparing the outcomes of CDT versus >> just compression wrapping? >> >> Thanks, >> >> -- >> Ron Carson MHS, OTR/L >> HOPE Therapy Services >> >> >> -- >> Unsubscribe? >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> Change options? >> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com >> >> Archive? >> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] >> >> Help? >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/347 - Release Date: 5/24/2006 >> -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
