Decongestive exercise

lymphatic system has no

-central pump

lymph and venous circulation rely on

-intrinsic valves

-external muscle contractino

-diaphragmatic breathing

t/f inactivity exacerbates swelling

-t

diaphragmatic breathing does what

-clears lymph from thorax and abdomen

-increases venous rtn

-increases HRV and autonomic function

-decreases mortality

CVI pts often have

-dependent legs

-limited ankle DF

-mobility disturbance

why is it essential to restore AROM in feet/ankles

-to activate calf muscle pump

breast cancer lymphedema is often related to

-post surgical shoulder restrictions in AROM

-impacts arm and thorax

for best results you should have compression + __________-

-exercise

what is the most effective form of exercise for lymphedema

-aquatic

there are _________mmHg at one meter depth

-74

contraindications to water exercise

-wounds

-incontinence

precautions for decongestive exercise

-balance

-vestibular

-visual

-cardiovascular

arm swinging in Nordic pole wallking eliminates

-dependent hand position