Congratulations, Dr. Breines. Joe
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Estelle Breines" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 8:13 PM Subject: [OTlist] New OT book > 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] > > -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
