Treating lymphoedema patients in Indian villages

Treating lymphoedema patients in Indian villages

Overview of an integrated treatment programme developed by the Institute of Applied Dermatology (IAD)for patients with lower limb lymphoedema in India. The low-cost IAD treatment protocol, which includes yoga, breathing exercises, stretch compression bandaging, and herbal-based procedures of traditi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of lymphoedema 2011-12, Vol.6 (2), p.87-90
1. Verfasser: Narahari, Saravu
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Overview of an integrated treatment programme developed by the Institute of Applied Dermatology (IAD)for patients with lower limb lymphoedema in India. The low-cost IAD treatment protocol, which includes yoga, breathing exercises, stretch compression bandaging, and herbal-based procedures of traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda), is described, and projects to deliver self-care treatment workshops supported by telemedicine for patients with lymphatic filariasis in remote villages are outlined. 11 references
ISSN:1750-7235