Insights
A gathering of helpful reading on recovery, technology, swelling, scars and looking after yourself — a few favourites I think are worth your time.
These articles are shared for general interest and information only — they’re not medical advice. Always check with your GP or consultant about your own health.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
A collection of articles via Science Direct of application: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/manual-lymphatic-drainage
Post Operative/ Surgery: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10045879/
Manual lymphatic drainage before and after total knee arthroplasty, a randomized controlled trial: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11092877/
Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Lymphoedema: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/physically/lymphoedema-and-cancer/treating/massage-manual-lymphatic-drainage/about
Lipoedema: https://lipoedema.co.uk/other-treatments/
What is MLD? https://mlduk.org.uk/what-is-mld/
LSN: https://www.lymphoedema.org/
British Lymphology Society (BLS): https://www.thebls.com/
Scar Healing & Therapy
NHS Advice and information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scars/
Changing Faces: very long link but click here to get to page!
Updated Scar Management Practical Guidelines: Non-invasive and invasive measures: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1748681514001739
Sharon Wheelers ScarWork: https://sharonwheeler.com/about-scarwork/
ScarFree: https://scarfree.org.uk/
Katie Piper Foundation: https://www.katiepiperfoundation.org.uk/
Hands: https://www.hand-therapy.co.uk/
Skin: https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/
Textbook (if you are interested!): Nancy Keeney Smith, Ryan, C., Fitch, P. and Fritz, S. (2016). Traumatic scar tissue management : massage therapy principles, practice and protocols. Edinburgh: Handspring Publishing.
Deep Oscillation (PhysioPod UK)
How Deep Oscillation Works: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/clinical-effects.shtml
Video Report – Deep Oscillation – the effect recorded by Ultrasound: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/deep-oscillation-effect-in-tissues-recorded-by-ultrasound-imaging.shtml
Deep Oscillation Driving Lymph: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/deep-oscillation-driving-lymph.shtml
Lymphoedema and Chronic Oedema: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/human-manual-lymphatic-drainage-combined-with-deep-oscillation.shtml
Pre and Post Surgery: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/surgery-aftercare.shtml
Lipoedema: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/lipoedema.shtml
Burns and Scars: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/open-wounds-ulcers-burns-and-amputations.shtml
General Pre/ Post Surgery: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/general-surgery-rehabiitation.shtml
Fibromyalgia: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/fibromyalgia.shtml
Testimoninals (Lymphoedema): https://www.physiopod.co.uk/long-term-condtion-testimonials.shtml
Testimonials (Lipoedema): https://www.physiopod.co.uk/lipoedema1.shtml
Testimonials (Sports Injuries): https://www.physiopod.co.uk/sporting-injury-patient-testimonial.shtml
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
The RianCorp’s LTU -904: https://www.riancorp.com/
Clinical Trials: https://www.riancorp.com/clinical-trials
FAQs: https://www.riancorp.com/faq
Use of LLLT in oral disease: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/dentistry/research/photobiomodulation
NICE(National Institute for Health and Care Excellence): Low-level laser therapy for preventing or treating oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy or chemotherapy
Research Summary – LLLT in patients lower extremity tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/9/e059479
The Use of LLLT on Chronic Wounds (Downloadable PDF): https://wounds-uk.com/journal-articles/the-use-of-low-level-laser-therapy-as-a-treatment-for-chronic-wounds-1/
Back and Neck Pain Treatment: https://neuromuscularclinic.co.uk/2020/01/24/low-level-laser/
Use and Response – LLLT: https://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://woundsinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/content_11179.pdf
LLLT – Head and Neck Lymphoedema: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259800573_The_use_of_Low_Level_Light_Therapy_in_the_management_of_Head_and_Neck_Lymphoedema
