Combined Decongestive Therapy

Treat. Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is used to treat people who have been diagnosed with lymphedema. it is the intensive phase of treatment used to reduce limb volume prior to receiving a compression garment. CDT is made up of daily treatments using the following components:

1.  Manual Lymph Drainage: a specialized massage to redirect lymph fluid
2.  Compression: elastic bandaging and compression garments increase tissue hydrostatic pressure and reduces edema.
3.  Exercise: promotes lymph flow through muscle and joint pumps.
4.  Skin Care: prevention of infection using antibacterial cleansers and pH neutral moisturizers.

Purpose. CDT is best suited to people with primary and secondary lymphedema.

Release. The benefits of Compassionate Beauty CDT are far reaching for the treatment of lymphedema. Some of these benefits include:

• Limb volume reduction
• Used until limb is small enough to purchase a compression garment
• Educates patients and family

Please call to book a complimentary consultation if you have any questions or concerns regarding lymphedema and its treatment.